[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DrawnToLife:
My Review

Background:

Prior to receiving my review unit, I had been using another tempered glass screen protector for just under 7 months. When appropriate, I will try and compare my experience with my previous screen protector. I have also used a plastic film screen protector, but the experience is incomparable.

Unboxing:

The package contents were quite minimal, but sufficient. Included was an alcohol swap/wipe, a microfiber cloth, and the screen protector. Unlike my previous screen protector, there was no film on one side of the screen protector (the there was only one film to remove). I am not entirely sure if that was intentional or not, but even plastic screen protectors have two films (one on either side). Though minor, it is still worth pointing out in my opinion.

On the interior of the package, there are “instructions,” although they are a bit confusing and do not really explain what you are supposed to do with the included items. Also, the grammar and syntax used within the instructions lacks uniformity, uses a bit too much jargon unnecessarily, and often failed to make sense (“Using electrostatic dusting membrane, smooth stick back and forth on the LCD screen and smooth, then tore up the dust membrane, can thoroughly clean of dust on the screen.” I think it was trying to tell me to clean the screen.). Furthermore, it mentions items that are not included, nor would be considered household items (What is an “X-Max wipe?”). There was also some misspelled words (“It is not recommended to rouse the GLASS-protector…”). All of this is irrelevant to the actual product, but I think that it is worth pointing out as these errors are pretty simple to correct and do reflect, to some extent, on the “professionalism” of Zerolemon.

Installation:

As mentioned, the instructions on the interior were kind not the greatest. However, having installed screen protectors in the past, and with the plethora of YouTube video resources available, I did not have much trouble.

Though I am not entirely convinced that taking a hot shower drastically affects the amount of particles in the air, I did take a hot-shower prior to installing the unit. The included microfiber cloth did not really help with removing dust, but it did remove any oil that was present on my screen. The alcohol swab/wipe was also pretty helpful at removing oil and was able to remove some dust due to it being slightly moist. To go a step further, I used some clear tape and tapped around the screen to remove any dust or particles that I may have missed. All in all, I think I did pretty well cleaning the screen.

Installing a glass screen protector is pretty easy. I aligned the screen protector around the home button, and then guided its drop onto the rest of my screen. Static took care of the rest. My only complaint on this front is that there is a pretty noticeable “bubble” (see images) on the top right corner of the screen protector. I realize that the edges have a problem as they are generally most prone to accidental lifting, but I did not think that a bubble would appear this soon. I am certain that I did not have any residue on the corners, so my only guess would be oil. If someone could tell me a way to remove the bubble, that would be great. The bubble seems to have disappeared for now, but I'll keep updating this post as time goes on. Hopefully I didn't mess anything up.

Initial Impressions and Wrap Up:

The screen protector is thinner than my previous one, but 0.1mm is pretty negligible. It is definitely no plastic screen protector, but the feeling is incomparable. Honestly speaking, the oleophobic coating is not as great as my previous screen protector (fingerprints are everywhere already), but they do wipe off with ease. At this point, I am fairly certain that I just have to use the screen a bit more to get the “gliding” feeling back, but I am sure that it will come. As of right now, the screen is a bit “resistive” to sliding, but again, it should eventually become smooth again.

I removed my home button sticker, and the button sits just barely below the screen (there is a small glass lip, but it feels pretty nice to be honest). Cut outs are perfect, and the camera is covered. My phone actually feels a bit lighter now, so I guess that 0.1mm reduction across the board did shave off some weight.

Screen clarity is perfect and colours are as punchy and vibrant as ever. Having used a glass screen protector for the past 7 months, I do not really remember what the sensitivity was like prior, but I notice no decrease in sensitivity compared to what I am used to. The S-Pen works perfectly and my touch input remains to be flawless. Oh, and you can barely tell that the screen protector is even there (beside the upper right corner not sticking properly.)

UPDATED! Conclusion:

Besides the strange grammar and the bubble/lifting in the upper right corner (It seems to have disappeared, but I'll continue updating this post as time goes on), this screen protector is definitely a must buy. Especially at this price, there is basically no reason to purchase a plastic screen protector anymore. An Amazon review will follow after using the unit for a couple weeks, but I am sure that things can only get better after breaking it in.

Imgur Album:

http://imgur.com/a/DHWcS