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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Netuser:
Thanks a lot for sharing the info. I am already wating for spigen nano glass lets see if Mime come with something as slim.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] smckdwn989:
you're not going to see anything as thin as the Nano from MIME because they have rounded edges.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] bouww:
:good: waiting for nano too.. almost buying slim tr spigen :angel:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lazard:
probably would have bought the Spigen nano slim if I had known they were coming out with it, but I'm satisfied with my New Plus glass protector.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JawjaBill:
Just a quick note ...

If you are going to deal with Spigen, do it through Amazon. Got sucked into dealing direct with a discount code. I returned a Spigen protector mid-May, they confirmed receipt a week later although it tracked delivered in 3 days from the East Coast. I have yet to received a refund. No more Spigen products in my future. This is based wholly on their CS.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] blue4004:
To spigen glastr users, would cases still fit when it's installed?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lazard:
just go with the glas.tr nano slim. It's the same as the glas.tr except its thinner and should have no problem getting any case to fit.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] smckdwn989:
Just want to point out that the glas t nano is not rounded, as of right now there is no glas tr nano...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] trannhattan:
There has just been :)

http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...-glas-t-nano-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] stax:
Just installed my TemperedArmor (cheep from ebay) and I'm impressed. Gave it a nice clean and was careful to align it so... just small speck almost invisible left.

Quality wise I would say that Spigen's GlasT.r and TemperedArmor are same manufacturer just package have different picture on top. Even manual inside have GLAS.t R writings and box have same contents. Small icons drawn inside are identical.

IMHO 1 factory in China do them all just package them in different boxes for different companies.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] smckdwn989:
That's a glas t nano. Not a glas tr nano
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miahegypt:
Does MIME protector is clear ???

or it's has some kind of matte look !!!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
The MIME glass is crystal clear.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] v3rn:
Does anyone else have problems using the glas.tr with the Samsung flip cover? The glass seems a bit too thick for the cover to completely close. I'm considering buying the nano to hopefully fix this problem, or maybe the cover will stretch out a bit and lay flat after using it for awhile.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] bajasur:
:banghead:

Just ordered the glas tr...only to find out about the nano series after the fact!

Fail
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Received this today its a nice protector but in don't think its glass its to thin its bendable its worth the ten but no way its glass too grippy if ur hands r damp like plastic would be but I could be wrong

EDIT its probably glass after in cleaned it and used it some its slick as glass and clear still not sure but I'm happy for ten bucks instead of 30
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jurey24:
Just got my tech armor one from amazon today. A million times better than the zagg one I bought from best buy for the same price. Crystal clear screen, rounded edges and fits nicely with my neo hybrid case
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] BoyMonsteR:
proud owner of iLoome Screenmate (Clear) :laugh:

no issues in installing the iloome, great fit.. appreciated also the letter which was personally signed.. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] billinaz:
Ghost Armor
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] thacounty:
Got this one for 12 bucks: http://dx.com/p/protective-explosio...or-samsung-galaxy-s4-i9500-transparent-207895

I'm almost positive it's a Glas.tr because it looks like my spigen from the s3, it comes with 2 buttons, white and black. It came in 11 days and is working great! Oh, and in the instructions it calls it the glas.tr haha
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rommen:
Alright guys which one do you recommend, im debating between the Mime Ghost Glass and the Tech Armor Ballistic Glass?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] zzz_meow:
MIME added Feather glass to their series . Seen no reviews on it yet.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] darrendm:
iLoome one is amazing but I had to lift it up and reapply which made the corner sit a bit weird. The full coverage is amazing unlike some others i've seen.

It's a shame I had to pay £11 TAX ontop of the £30 total it cost to buy/ship. They could have ticked the GIFT box at least!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mnazary:
Just ordered the MIME ghost. They have a father's day sale right now. I also got an aluminum button for $1 each. To apply both promo codes: at the cart screen apply the holiday code. Then at the address and billing screen it asks at the top of you have any coupon code. Type the button up code there. I got two SP and two buttons for $46 shipped.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jrollercoasters:
Got the cosmos yesterday great screen protector, no need to squgee its made to be bubble free it comes with aluminium home button and rounded edges and can easily be compared to spigen.. maybe better and its cheaper cant beat that, the only issue is its not completely clear so you have to align everything perfectly, what I did was turn on ffc and make it so the hole goes over perfectly and also turn on captive lights to always on and you should be good to go and not be attempting it 3x like I did

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] leeoleelo:
I've been using Glas.tR Slim from Spigen. Been using it since iPhone 4s. They've been doing a pretty good job for this Glass Type of Screen Protector.

No fingerprints. Easy to install. Easy to clean. Loving the smooth edge of the Glas.tR Slim. I'm ordering the Glas.t Nano by the way. Gonna write it down here soon as I get the Glas.t Nano :D :D

Glas.tR Slim

Overall Rating : 4,5 / 5 ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] simply dave:
Anyone know if any of these will work with aluminum bumpers? I have a sweet armor for my note 2. TIA!!!.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] leeoleelo:
Although it might be a different phone but I tried this once on my iPhone 5 using the aluminium bumper and it cracked the glass screen protectors badly.. so don't try it, unless you're ready to buy a new one.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] simply dave:
Since mime and spigen has rounded edges I was hoping they would work with my aluminum bumper. I was leaning towards mime. Anyone with personal input with note 2?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] RobertR3750:
Big vote for Tech Armor. In addition to the usual features (0.4 mm, 9H hardness, rounded edges), the two things that sold me on it were 1) The suction cup. This made it much easier for me to precisely place the SP than doing it strictly by hand and 2) The price! It's significantly cheaper on Amazon than other premium SPs. I also like the nice rounded cutout for the front camera.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jimmboonline:
SenseGlas+

I bought a SenseGlas+ V2 on Ebay for 17.99 with free shipping. it looked good, however when i applied the protector the top right side had a non-contact issue. it looked like an air bubble right on the edge. no matter how hard i pressed it never sealed correctly to the screen. I had cleaned it with the alcohol prep pad thoroughly, and made sure there was no debris present.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330937160569?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

As the phone almost has a edge to edge display rendering the tempered glass SenseGlas+ unusable. :crying:

I'm not sure if i am the only one with this issue, but buyer beware
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jinxiz:
Xgear the best
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Xcor3:
Just ordered the Mime feather in replacement of my glas t. Hopefully its fingerprint resistant enough. The lifetime warranty made me get one.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
Ok so from all that I have read on this thread, it seams that Spigen, iLoome or MIME are the best. So, my question is, should I get the Slim.tR or Slim.t Nano (what is the difference with rounded edges? does it make it more shatterproof?) or the iLoome or the MIME? Also, does a tempered glass screen protector really really make a difference? Any real-world examples? Thank for all the support in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
I ordered a spigen slim.t nano. i like the fact its so thin but has great protection. I also ordered a spigen slim armor defender case. I think with the 2 I should be good to go. It should be here by then end of the week. I will post my impression once it arrives
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] niccuany:
I also ordered the mime feather glass during the father's day discount. Can't wait for it to get here!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kclantz:
I've never used a glass screen protector, but I'm interested. Do they stay on well, or do they bubble and peel at the edges? How do they stick? Adhesive? Does it leave a residue if it is ever removed?

I've always gone with skinomi, but I like the way these glass protectors look.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pfeffernuss:
Have a (1st gen) Mime. Took extreme care not to trap any dust underneath it (did in the bathroom after running hot water for a few minutes but they also supply a very handy full-screen sized adhesive sticker to pick up left over dust). Put it on (taking note of the hints not to cover the front-faced camera (so the glass is put on ever so slightly lower than I otherwise would have done)) and the result is great.

Can say that I'm very very impressed and pleased with it. The feel is amazing. Had an SGP UltraClear on my SGS2 which was also very good. Lasted for two years and was smooth as well. At least that was what I thought, back then. The Mime is much nicer. The adhesive is 100% invisible and works like a charm. Not a single tiny bubble to be seen. Feels great, looks great, highly recommended (the Mime has been replaced by a 2nd gen version now, no experiences with that version of course).

Put the SGS4 in an original Samsung cover so I think the phone will remain pristine for quite some time (that cover is also highly recommended (although it scratches rather easily imho...)).

Made some images, can be seen by clicking on the picture below :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] spiceditup:
I noticed there was a scratch on my Mime (1st gen) glass screen protector. I emailed Mime support and they were nice enough to give me a 2nd gen glass screen protector free. I definitely recommend Mime for their great customer service.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Netuser:
I have ordered Mime feather 4 days ago but it still saying in process. How much time it take to get shipped ?

Also they are not replying to any of my messages I sent 2 message and no one replied since 4 days. I thought they had super service I am disappointed :S
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
They have a backlog of orders and that's why the delay in shipping. Even my order is going to take 4 days before they actually ship it out. Also, they responded to all of my emails and pretty quickly too.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] leetmode:
Has anyone tried both Spigen and MIME?

Which do you recommend? Which is better at fingerprint resistance?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Doumm:
Mime (1st gen) is not very fingerprint resistant to be honest. Don't know about spigen though.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] r_hippy:
Anybody ever heard of Or ever use ghost armor?

I been using this on all my devices for over a year.

The field I work in is hard on the screen

Glass beads and steel grip

Any and all abrasive sandblasting media.

Every time you rub your finger across the screen it feels like sandpaper. BUT never one scratch.

The phone has been dropped face down on gravel with no breakage.

It has a one hundred percent replacement warranty, just need the old armor no questions asked.

Read about it here

http://www.ghost-armor.com/
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] freonchill:
ive seen several people with those type skins, especially on their iphones

personally, i would rather have something with some rubbery grip rather than a fiberglass mesh stick-on skin to give me more grip.

also, again, i wold think that a little rubbery bounce compared to a rigid stick-on would provide more bounce protection, rather than just scratch protection.

but then again, i could be wrong; just a personal preference
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] r_hippy:
This is for your screen only

This thread is screen protector only. Not cases
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] freonchill:
if we want to get technical about it - its about glass screens, and it doesnt appear that ghost is glass..

(not trying to start a flame war, just commenting)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] r_hippy:
Then your correct. If those links are to "glass" screen protectors. I poked a couple links. Overlooking I guess they where glass. Learn something new every day..

Anyway this is still on subject. Ghost armor protects your screen. And you can not tell it's there..

Also they make the full phone protector but no means replaces a good phone case. I guess it's more like good insurance policy..
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] japper88:
Someone in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2319421 got the spg nano and posted pictures! It looks nice and super thin. I am guessing no one has got the mime feather yet right? I am curious how they compare... I think I have narrowed down what I am going to get to one of those...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] thacounty:
This isn't on topic as this is a glass screen protector thread. Not a discuss all protectors thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] zetachi:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-vitreo-screen-guard-p/sptssgs4-cl.htm

Looks like the Seido Vitreo for S4 is out

MSRP: US$39.95

Availability:

Now Shipping!

Product Code: SPTSSGS4-CL

Seidio's VITREO™ is a tempered glass material that utilizes advanced technology to shield and protect your Samsung GALAXY S4's screen. Made from a high grade glass with a 9H hardness rating, VITREO™ is shatterproof, allowing it to absorb more impact than your regular PET screen protector and prevent damage from occurring to your screen. The VITREO™ surface feels just like the device's screen without interfering with optical clarity while giving you an extraordinary level of protection. The design and lightweight material will provide peace of mind no matter what comes in contact with your device.

- High grade tempered glass with a 9H hardness rating prevents damage in the event of scratches and abrasions

- Tapered (rounded) edges provide a premium and more aesthetically enhanced profile for your device

- Engineered to reinforce the strength of the critical points of impact which results in prolonged durability

- Oleophobic coating resists marks and smudges with advanced technology that reduces the appearance of fingerprints

- Precision cut to not interfere with proximity sensors and front camera

- Slim profile allows fitment with Seidio cases while providing maximum coverage of the screen

- Allows touch sensitivity and enhances optical clarity

- Easy installation without bubbling and lifting

- Only 0.55mm (0.02in) thin

Compatible with our SURFACE™ Case, SURFACE™ Case with Metal Kickstand, ACTIVE® Case with Metal Kickstand, and CONVERT® Case with Metal Kickstand for Samsung GALAXY S4.

Contains:

- VITREO™ Screen Guard

- Microfiber Cloth

- Alcohol Wipe

- Plastic Pick

- Home Button Stickers
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] screwdestiny:
Spigen's is much more fingerprint resistant and easier to clean than the 1st gen MIME, which was so bad and prone to showing streaks I removed it and ordered the Spigen. Unfortunately, the Glas.tR is thicker than the MIME and won't fit with both my case and the Anker 2600mah battery like the MIME did, so I need a thinner one. I thought about the Spigen Nano and asking for a replacement on the 1st gen MIME to the 2nd one, but I like MIME better as a company. I'm more p-o'd at Spigen for their weak Neo Hybrid case than I am at MIME for their Ghost Glass failures, since they actually did something about it and are coming out with a better version (and they have a good reputation besides this one product).

Ordered the Feather Glass 3 days ago. Apparently they're having a backlog issue.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] richardhard:
Got TechArmor's ballistic glass for about $20 through Amazon. No complaints; Airview works well with it. If you get fingerprints on it, they wipe off with ease (my last plastic protective screen was useless in this respect). Definite recommendation.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] (MEDS):
So you know how car winshields are strong because they have a layer of plasitc between two layers of glass. I wonder how a plastic screen protector would do between the glass and another glass screen protector.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] blackknightavalon:
Got the iLoome screen protector in today. So far I can't tell the difference between this and the phone's screen.

Sent from Spaceball One.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
i got my spigen glas.t nano yesterday. install was simple. the thickness isn't much more than a regular film screen protector. it had a few bubbles and lines after install. they were all gone within 6-7 hours. the screen feels so smooth and my finger glides across the screen. it feels much better than the screen by itself. i am extremely happy with my purchase. i would recommend it to anyone who was thinking about getting one.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] freonchill:
probablecauz69

how is the overage of the sensors / front camera?

that has been a concern of several posters on this topic

there have been discussions that the various manufacturers have revised their products to fix issues with it.

it looks like the MIME is wide enough that it does not cover the camera

but this new spigen nano looks like it completely covers it - is there any glare or ghosting of the image(s)?

thanks,
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
the camera is covered by the screen protector. please check pictures. i also took one picture with the front facing camera. i am more than likely not going to use the front faced camera. hope this helps
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] japper88:
anyone receive a mime feather glass yet? i am curious to find out how it is...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] screwdestiny:
How do you feel about v2? v1 was so streaky and prone to fingerprints, I replaced it with the glas.tR. I ordered the Feather Glass, but now there's a production issue. I'd like a thinner glass, but I'm not giving any more of my money to Spigen to get the glass nano. Is v2 as bad with fingerprints and streaks?

I don't have an issue with it covering the camera. The glas.tR covers the camera and it makes no difference in shots to me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
I got the same email. What will you be doing? Any one recommend the Ghost glass? It's quite thick no? Or is the Glass.t Nano or tr Slim better? the only issue is the camera getting covered! :(
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Coolfreak:
Also got the same email. I'm not sure what to do right now
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
I've reached out to them as to any approx ETA or any idea of what exactly happened. The other three that are worth considering (Glass.t Nano, glass.tr slim, and Ghost glass) all cover the front camera which is an issue for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] il buono:
I'm currently using Glas.t R slim and it doesn't affect the camera quality. Spigen makes high quality products and I've never encountered issues with the glass covering the camera. Even the iPhone 5 version has the camera covered and nobody ever complained about loss in quality. If you can't wait for MIME, I would go with the spigen's nano version.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] screwdestiny:
I have the glas.tR right now and I also don't have any image degradation for the camera. However, after how badly Spigen made the Neo Hybrid case and their terrible customer service, I'm loathe to give them any more of my money. At least MIME is making an effort.

If it helps, the Ghost Glass is slightly thinner than the glas.tR and fits the Seidio Surface much better. I'm probably going to go with the Ghost Glass, just waiting on confirmation they fixed the streaking issue...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
Hmm now you're making me have second thoughts about it. Ok, so now what about rounded corners? Does that matter in terms of protectiveness (due to phone falling)? I know that the nano doesn't have rounded corners.

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Yeah after hearing about Spigen's customer service, i'd rather not use them. But I already bought their Neo Hybrid Case. Will the ghost glass fit with that?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] screwdestiny:
Yep, the Ghost Glass fits with the Neo Hybrid (even if you have the Anker 2600 battery, which is slightly bigger than the OEM version).
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
Jeez, I didn't even think that the Anker 2600 would make any difference to the back cover of the S4. How come? I ordered that last Sunday so great that you told me that it fits! :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] screwdestiny:
The Anker 2600 is thicker than the original battery. You'll be able to tell immediately, because the back door is much harder to snap into place with the Anker. For the Neo Hybrid with the Ghost Glass, the case still fits, and it will with the Seidio Surface and the Ghost Glass. However, the glas.tR I switched to because of problems with Ghost Glass v1 is a smidge thicker than the Ghost Glass, so it won't fit with the Seidio and glas.tR. I ended up having the to use the Neo Hybrid case because of it, until it broke.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
Any issues with the front-facing camera with Ghost Glass? Also, let us know if MIME replies back about the streaking issue.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] screwdestiny:
When I had Ghost Glass v1, it didn't cover the front camera. Some people's did, but I think they installed it from the top rather than centered around the bottom button unlike I and other people. I have the glas.tR now, which does cover the camera, and no issues.

This is the response I got from MIME about the new Ghost Glass:

Hi Ashley,

We have used a different coating on our V.2 Ghost Glass because we received feedback that several of our glass protectors were developing smudges. We think you will like the improvements we’ve made. If you are unhappy with our V.2 Glass, please send us an email and we will set you up with a full refund.

Best,

MIME
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
How kind of them! I think i'll just order from them and see what happens. Thanks for all your help. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
fingerprints and streaks are very minimal almost nonexistent . the touch feels so smooth. so much better than the stock screen
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
anyone using spigen glass tR. slim with a UAG case?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kingzain900:
And how's the front camera's quality?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
look at my previous post. i put up a picture from the front facing cam.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
glas.t NANO the definate best that SPG offers? I cant find anywhere to sell in the UK other than their EBAY store at £27, weird that their UK Amazon store doesn't list it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nPingu:
I bought it from amazon.com (US site) since in Italy none of those glass protectors are available directly, ETA 15-20 days, I'll let you guys know if I have to pay some additional taxes at the border or else!

Cheers!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Did you check eBay? They have an official store

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It's this worth ordering?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] il buono:
Nope.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
none what so ever. touch is just as good as without one