[Xperia Z1 Accessories] Shander:
Nice review! :) I really liked that you've provided the info how much glass is missing from the edge of the screen. I will update the OP. I am wondering, however, about the method you use to apply the protector. I don't want to be picky or anything, but @3:12 it is clearly visible that it is misalligned (you left more space on the right side of the screen, and I believe that the angle is also a bit off).

Please let me know what do you think about this method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDporDNPPoQ (and no, iloome doesn't have protectors for Z1 ;))

Sony used Dragontrail Glass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragontrail) for Z and Z1, which is very similar to Corning Gorilla Glass. It is scratch resistant and quite hard. I wouldn't advise removing ASF though, unless you're planning to put something on it. You see, since Sony puts ASF on top, they did not made the glass itself oleophobic. Which means, it won't feel as smooth and you will leave a ****-load of fingerprints and smudges on it.

In my OP I've mentioned a product called Liquid Sapphire, which supposedly improves the scratch resistance of the surface it's on. Maybe you should look into this thing, and put it on the ASF, instead of removing it?

Thanks man!

Well, it's hard to keep the consitency if the information is spread between the functional departments of a company. Sometimes the departments are given their own PR tools and the fun begins.. ;) They told you that Armorz Stealth Extreme R for Xperia Z1 is out of stock. Well it is, but to be more exact it seems that it was never available (it is available for Xperia Z Ultra, though). I've tried looking for it, but it's nowhere to be found which leads me to believe that this is an upcoming product.

As for the back cover -- I really have no clue. Keep in mind though, that they didn't say specifically that it is a tempered glass one.

Anyway, if they provide you with more info, please let me know.

You've also mentioned Crystal Armor as a company that provides a tempered glass protector for back of Z1. It's a really nice find! :D. Too bad 0,25 mm are already sold out. I will add this to my OP.

BTW. 27 EUR is a lot of money for a glass cover :). If they become available I will be sure to order one for myself, though. Unless Glass-M release it's back cover first, that is :cool:

Hello there mate. I really appreciete you took time to ask Sony about this. However, as much as I would like to put is as Sony's official stance regarding the ASF removal, I cannot. Not that I don't believe you, but please understand that one unnamed person from a consumer support cannot vouch for the policy of the company as a whole.

It is very obvious that Sony is reluctant to admit they cannot void the warranty if you remove the ASF. This means, that they will do everything to convince you're lose the warranty for the whole phone if you do so. Low level consultants might even be told that this is true. In such case, you will always receive a response from you local authorized Sony spot, that removing ASF voids your warranty. While it might not be true and against law/common sense, you will have nothing and no one in your country that oficially says otherwise, which as this point makes it fact.

I will put this information in the OP, but I will add a disclaimer, because I don't want to be responsible, if anyone "lose" warranty because of some misinformed Sony employee.