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[Touch HD Accessories] ILikeFish:
I installed my full-body clear-coat the other day.

First impressions are that installation is a bit fiddly in places (eg around the stylus and headphone socket), but leaving it alone for a few minutes lets the glue go tacky and makes things stick better.

It doesn't cover *any* corners of the device, and not much of the metallic screen surround either.

The screen piece on mine was the first I installed, and I seem to have somehow aquired a scratch to the underside of the protector, which is quite visible and annoying.

In terms of how it affects the touch screen - badly. Scrolling is much more difficult than before, due to the "tacky" nature of the protector. I do find that this same property actually improves the feel of using the on-screen keyboard, however. I'll wait and see if this tackiness disappears over the next few weeks before removing it.

Also, the device no longer fits well into my Brodit car mount - it's too tight now. In fact, I have damaged part of the clear coat by forcing the device into the mount.

I've previously used the HTC standard screen protector (went on fine, worked, but was a little "thick" and stopped the screen being quite as responsive as it should be), and a Brando Ultraclear (much improved material over the stock HTC one, thinner and more responsive, but annoyingly 1-2mm too small to cover the screen).

The Clear-Coat screen piece is also smaller than the actual HD screen, which I find annoying, though it's not quite as bad as the Brando version in this case.

I'll be interested to see how the InvisibleShield works out for you guys...

J
[Touch HD Accessories] PelloG:
informative review. I hope, IS would cover the the entire HD.

thnx
[Touch HD Accessories] Fadik:
Informative indeed, i am glad i went ahead with IS.

But any users experienced any yellow-ish coloring or such with the IS insalled on their devices? (preferrably used for longer than 3 months!)

Thanks a lot
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Thanks for the review.

My gut feeling is that the Invisible Shield will be a little better, I expect it will cover the device near to 100% but if it's the same material as clear-coat then it'll suffer from the same glossy orange-peel effect and increased "tacky"-(as in sticky)-ness.
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Ahhh, that's a deal breaker for me. If I drop something, it's usually onto a corner.
[Touch HD Accessories] hannawald:
for those interested in Zagg

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Enjoy

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[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Latest from Zagg on our Invisible Shields

I've just contacted Zagg on Live Chat regarding the status of my order (placed Monday). It sounds like they're having some difficulty fulfilling all the orders for Touch HD kits and are hoping that they will start to ship by the beginning of next week.

I was one of the first people to order, so I guess on a first come first serve basis the earliest the products will arrive is late next week for us UK residents.

I thought everyone waiting for an order from Zagg might want to know...
[Touch HD Accessories] tunppi:
My Diamond has Invisible shield and its just like when I bought it 4 months ago.

Waiting IS for my touch HD now.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
i just talked to them.. they said mine will ship the next business day.. >.> so hopefully tomorrow... i ordered late monday night.
[Touch HD Accessories] njan_ivide:
yes it indeed seems like a race to me too ;-) ... both of them are on their way now... so next week mostly....
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Mine has shipped.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
lame.. mine hasn't shipped yet.. i got my silicon cover.. haha guessing i get the car mount tomorrow.. but invisible shield next week =/ .. and the rubber hard case for sure next week.. the wait =[
[Touch HD Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
just ordered my invisi shield. hope its as good as i hope its going to be!

tyronne1126 what car mount did you get? any links? I have a generic I had for my n82 that I'm going to try.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
i got some universal one off ebay.. im just planning to use that and the air vent things and my own little invention haha to make sure it wont fall.. i probably wont trust the window suction cup..

i haven't gotten it yet so ill let you know once i get it
[Touch HD Accessories] ruwan7:
Hi Guys..

just a feedback from my experience. I've used a similar product called "clear Protector (CP)" which gives a life time warranty and and its made of the same material they use in the helicopter blades, etc. I used that on my diamond.

First of all it was so difficult to install it on the screen as it is very flimsy(fragile) are very much prone to air bubbles.

with great difficulty i installed it. but It took away the classy glossiness from the screen and it was very difficult to glide/slide with my thumb smoothly. this was a big disadvantage when scrolling long lists and specially sliding the categories on bottom of the home screen.

finally i had to remove it.

this was my experience on the touch diamond. just share you thoughts on this as i am also getting my HD on Monday and wondering weather to go for a ordinary screen protector or a invisible-shield/clear protector
[Touch HD Accessories] Cheeze[iT]:
if you want ordinary, it does come with one stock. I have my stock one at the moment and everything seems to be pretty responsive. I hope with the invisishield its at least the same, if not a better response.

Also when you removed yours, was there any residue or anything like that?
[Touch HD Accessories] d.cortez:
personally, i never use the Invisible Shield screen protectors. IMHO, their quality doesn't match Martin Fields or Brando Crystal Clear. i use the Invisible Shield screen protector for spare (skin) parts, lol. i also emailed Zagg to inquire about device coverage and here's their reply:

Hello Cortez,

Thank you for contacting ZAGG, home of the invisibleSHIELD! My name is [REMOVED FOR PRIVACY] and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

In regards to your email, I have reviewed the design for the HTC Touch HD invisibleSHIELD and found that the invisibleSHIELD will cover the entire front, top, bottom, and sides. You may purchase this invisibleSHIELD on our website at the following link:

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-touch-hd-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

Thank you for choosing the invisibleSHIELD. We appreciate your business!

All the best,

[REMOVED FOR PRIVACY]

[SIZE=-1]Customer Service Representative

[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]ZAGG Inc.

3855 S 500 W STE B, SLC, UT 84115

888.940.9663 (Toll-free)

801.263.0699 (o)

801.281.3458 (f)

HOME OF THE

[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Nasdaq BB Symbol: ZAGG[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]ZAGG.com [/SIZE]

cortez.i wrote:

The following email was received on December 8th, 2008 at 11:21 PM.

Customer name: cortez.i

Customer Contact:

Email: [REMOVED FOR PRIVACY]

Phone:

Referring to order number

This customer came from IP [REMOVED FOR PRIVACY]

Customer Message:

Does your HTC Touch HD full body shield cover the back, sides, top, bottom, screen and front facing exposed surfaces? i have a clear-coat skin but it does not cover the metal surfaces on the front.

regards,

cortez.i

​

I'll be interested to see if your respective shields cover the parts of the HD that remain exposed with the clear-coat version. (i hope it does cover the whole phone!!!)
[Touch HD Accessories] skinniebone:
can yall post pics of it.
[Touch HD Accessories] tunppi:
I have to say this, IF you keep your invisible shield atleast for 1month it will lose most of the stickiness. I have had mine one my diamond for 3-4 months and it is perfect. I didnt found it too hard to install when watched video at zagg.com and read installation notes.

Now my Diamonds Invisible shield is just perfect and i would never remove it. Its just like new and no bubbles or stuff under.

Just a note to new users: Let it be atleast 3 days! it might not look pretty for 1 or 2 first days but it WILL get better unless you failed something really bad. and if you ordered from zagg they have one time warranty for that.

I hope my HD full body comes soon
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
has anyone gotten their invisible shield yet? any pics?
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
Update: i should be getting my invisible shield on tuesday USA time.. ill let you guys know when i get it. dont remember when my final is.. so maybe 5pm tuesday California, USA time? o.O thats if it gets here on time.
[Touch HD Accessories] tossero:
2 new codes : 4ng36q and f0zjk7 .

I`m still waiting for a feedback! Does it cover the whole body? Any pics? Ty~
[Touch HD Accessories] kokkie:
Annybody knows this brand?

http://cgi.ebay.nl/CP-FULL-BODY-Scr...14&_trkparms=72:1399|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
[Touch HD Accessories] skinniebone:
i never heard of it but maybe other people have. but i sure hope the invisible shield covers the phone like that one.
[Touch HD Accessories] Guus_:
I hope that the IS covers the phone much better then that, the top sides aren't covered at all... And the bottom, around the USB-connection, is also not covered. I think that these places are crucial to protect.
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Yes, has anyone received theirs yet?

I really want to see some pictures soon!
[Touch HD Accessories] skinniebone:
yea know what your saying there forgot to input those in there.
[Touch HD Accessories] kokkie:
I dont know wich picture youre seeing but on the picture it does cover the top and bottom ? Anyway I ordered this and the I.S. so soon i'll compare them.
[Touch HD Accessories] Aussi:
So any one received his IS?
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
yes, mine arrived just this morning
[Touch HD Accessories] xtac:
YES!!! Please take some pics of it. Does it really cover all the sides unlike clear-coat? Review please!!!
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
I need a Touch HD first! hopefully tomorrow.
[Touch HD Accessories] ebeyonder:
Does the IS cover the sides please? Could you check this? Thank you :)
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
@ebeyonder: I can't check this because I don't have a Touch HD. All I can say is that there are several (looks like three) parts which look like they cover the front and back and it looks like both front and back wrap around to the sides somewhat.

I'll certainly report more when I'm ready to apply the shield.
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
The box contains a vial of solution, and three (? I haven't looked too carefully) pieces of cover on two paper backings.

First piece (for the front):

Second and third piece (for the back and... top or bottom?):

Better pics will be taken once the device itself arrives.
[Touch HD Accessories] evilskanker:
IS coverage doesn't seem as complete as the CP above in that case.

There certainly does seem to be SOME coverage of the sides, but not convinced yet.

Will need to see pictures of one fitted to HD!

EDIT: Looking again it seems that your first picture is upside down. (Look at the hole for the 'speaker')

Seeing that, it looks like the coverage actually might be quite good!
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
It looks as though these will wrap around to cover the sides completely. They are quite a bit wider than my TyTN II (which is all I have for comparison) and the Touch HD is only a little bigger than the TyTN II. I have a hunch that these will totally cover the sides. But I'll take them out of the wrapper when I'm ready, I don't want to screw this up!
[Touch HD Accessories] ebeyonder:
Thanks for the pics. It does seem like they will cover the sides, unlike Clear Coat.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
doesn't everying see the issues .... is your front piece only 1 piece? .. cuz it seems to cover the whole front and the sides.. but isn't the screen lower than the sides? how would we install that? would we have to give it a pinch downward all the way around?

ill be getting mine tomorrow and we'll see... but just curious.. lo

EDIT: i cant tell from the pic but does the back have another piece for the bottom section of the phone.. where the antenna is?
[Touch HD Accessories] Guus_:
Sorry kokkie, but what don't you understand from my post? :confused: I didn't say that the full top and bottom isn't covered? I was talking about the top sides(so only like 3-4mm both sides) and the bottom: only around the usb connection. Those area's are not covered on that picture.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
did you install the invisible shield yet??
[Touch HD Accessories] d.cortez:
so, based on the pictures, one MUST use the screen cover/protector in order to have protection on the sides and bottom? this is a reasonable approach to protecting the front, top, bottom and sides of HD. pictures will certainly go a long way explaining how the Zagg protection works. if one must use the screen protector, i'll pass on the InvisibleShield and consider the Clear Protector above...(thanks in advance to those who post pictures with the shield on the HD).
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
need to wait and see... ill find out tomorrow when i get it and ill post better pictures
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
I also get mine tomorrow (the Touch HD). I'll try to find time to mount the device sometime during the day or the evening (how gutted would I be if I scratched the panel before applying the protector?).

I'll at least aim to let you know what the coverage is like.

Tyronne1226: I'd like to hear your experiences especially.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
my experiences with what? i just posted a car holder from ebay review.. ill do my invisible shield tomorrow

if you are talking about the phone... its been good.. ups and downs.. since its my first WinMo phone.. laggy at first but hotfix fixed that..

overall you got to be patient with the phone.. and not kill it hahah but its not SLOW..obviously. i haven't really done anything to do. this is my frist HTC phone

looks good and wont change the theme or battery or 15taps or anything.. at least for now.

im hoping to use the IS(tomorrow) and the rubber hard case (not here yet)..sometime this week hopefully..

i tend to use the phone keyboard to type.. im use to it i guess.. from my sony ericsson k850i.

hm.. just ask

EDIT: if you mean the invisible shield.. i never really had it but. my mom has the iphone with it. i dont know if its because its been a while but the invisible shield doesn't feel "Sticky" feels fine. fine to move your finger. ... but if you put it on a surface it wont move or fall.. so thats good.. it covers pretty well..

REMEMBER: if you are going to do anything.. DO IT RIGHT! take your time installing it and read all installations possible before doing it.
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Touch HD + Invisible Shield. I will certainly be posting a review too, just might not have the time to do it :(

(Note to suppliers/couriers: Please try to deliver these items for the weekend when I can play with them properly!)
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
hahah.. no one ships on weekend.. here.. they ship on sat sometimes but only if its coming from a local location from the start
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
My review so far

Ok, I know how desperate some of you guys are (no doubt like me, refreshing a page a few times over!) so I've opened up the Invisible Shield box and properly inspected the protectors.

Comparing these to a picture of the Touch HD (That's all I have to go on until tomorrow) I can confirm that the front piece is a single sheet which wraps over about 5mm on each left and right side and the bottom too a bit. I don't think this will be too tricky to mount and I will probably mount this piece first.

The second piece of cardboard appears to have three pieces on it. A big middle piece and a bottom piece. The bottom piece is not symmetrical. I think that's for the area of the stylus. The part for the camera is cut out and inside it is another circular piece.

It looks like this will cover the device close to 100%.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
i would mount the back first.. or the camera piece first so you get the feel for what you are dealing with.. (like zagg suggested)
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
The only point of concern is the feel of the protector. They really are very tacky. The best way I can describe it is that it feels like rubbing my finger across a magazine. I'm concerned that this will register lots of little taps rather than smooth scrolling.

I do not believe that you can swap out the front protector for another one and still maintain device coverage. If you did so, you might lose coverage on the sides.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
if you had the phone you would notice that.. the screen itself it actually BELOW the sides.. thats why people said it was a b*** to install the one that came with the phone.. because it fit PERFECTLY.. if you would go off to the side a bit. it would lift up because of the side... so its weird that this is one piece for the screen and sides..
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Oh. All the reviews I've seen tended to refer to the screen as not recessed at all. It doesn't look recessed.

Perhaps Zagg don't think it's recessed enough to worry about? Maybe the protector will just mould into the gap?

If there really is a "dip" or a "drop", it might have been better if they did make a seperate sheet for the screen. Does Clear-Coat do a seperate sheet for the display section?
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
But the back is more complex.

I think it would be easier to join up mounting the front first. It has two holes - for speaker and front facing camera. The back parts that need to be "palmed" into place if they overlap the front sheet, even slightly, is not a big deal. Maybe. I'm not decided on how to best attack this project yet. need the phone first :)
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
clear coat doesn't cover the gloss part at all/.... yea im thinking the shield will just mold do it .. it really isn't big at all... cuz with the screen it has now (from HTC) it feels flat all the way.. so.. with IS going over the edge will be odd.. i guess ill find out tomorrow...
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
im going to take off the back cover and install the camera piece first then the back and then the bottom piece .. and leave the back off and install the front..\

EDIT: so i wont get water into the phone from the camera hole and the speaker
[Touch HD Accessories] bogdatov:
How to clean up before installation

My IS is coming soon. Meanwhile I'm carefully using HD w/o protector (I know, I know)

Since I touch screen a lot and other parts of the phone, there are marks and stuff. So how to I make this phone completely CLEAN before installing IS ?
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
you have marks? ... use the pouch that came with the phone as a cloth to clean it.. thats what i do.. works fine.. i dont have any marks or anything at all on my phone..
[Touch HD Accessories] ebeyonder:
It seems that for those who prefer not to apply a protective film over their screens, the IS is not the way to go. I would prefer to apply a traditional screen protector (which is more plastic than rubber - if you know what I mean) and not have to sacrifice the feel of the screen. Therefore, whether the guys at Clear Cover intended it or not, that option is well suited for a non-screen solution. However the problem is of course the sides... wouldn't it be good if the back had those flaps that wrapped around the sides!
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
no.. cuz then you wouldn't be able to take off the back.. duh..
[Touch HD Accessories] ebeyonder:
LOL, good point. I'm such an idiot! :D
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
well.. i got a final soon and another tomorrow but im sure ill get bored and im going to install my IS on my phone.. so ill be posting later today.
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
ok, it's on. I'm going to wait a few hours and reserve judgement till then.
[Touch HD Accessories] Behold:
PICS PLEASE!!! Yes i meant to shout!!

My HD Arrives tommorrow and really would like to know if its worth it and how the screen responds with it on...
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Screen responds much better than I expected with it on after a couple of hours. Much better than without the protector. But not as good as with the more plastic-like stock protector. Definately usable.

I have quite a lot of imperfections, which I understand will work themselves out over a few days?

The installation process was tricky. The front screen edges are a real bugger. And I managed to scratch the shield (I thought this was impossible?!).

Anyway, full review coming up later! I've just received a Touch HD, don't you know?! :)
[Touch HD Accessories] Behold:
Get it replaced. its life time guarante.. (cant spell sorry)

I can't wait to get my HD Tommorow!!!! YAY
[Touch HD Accessories] tunppi:
That rubbery feel WILL wear off in month maybe little more.

It will be nice if you wait. Dont remove it and be mad because of that shield didnt feel good.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
where are the pictures of the installatiion? you scratched what? the screen or the protector? what corners? lets seeeeee..mine hasn't arrived yet.. ups is taking forever..
[Touch HD Accessories] d.cortez:
not to thread jack, but i've posted pics of the 2-piece hard rubber case for everyone's viewing pleasure.
[Touch HD Accessories] rickytr23:
i want one

were did u get that from the case
[Touch HD Accessories] d.cortez:
i got it on ebay... search for Rubber Hard Case Protector for HTC Touch HD T8282 K-HC
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
i got just an invisible shield and i ordered that case two a while ago . hasn't come in yet.. so it wont work with the IS? too tight? dam =/ you think i can force it?
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
I'm off to bed as it's 1:40am here and I've got work starting early tomorrow.

The main issue with the Invisibleshield for me is that there is a little ridge between the screen and the edge of the device. Pushing the invisible shield into that ridge and attempting to squeeze out the bubbles has resulted in scratching the invisible shield.

I'm not sure if I want to risk removing the shield and getting another one. Let's wait and see how it cures, and I'll post a proper review later. Maybe Tomorrow. Today. Maybe.
[Touch HD Accessories] d.cortez:
i "had" the clear-coat on my device and had to remove it in order for the case to "lock" in place. i wouldn't try to force anything; you could scratch the device or put the HD under pressure. for now, i'm sticking with the 2 piece case. i'm still interested in seeing the IS on the HD.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
dammit.. what to do ><
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
you got a picture of the top and back and bottom with the IS?
[Touch HD Accessories] d.cortez:
lol!! wait till you get the case, try it out and then make your decision...:)
[Touch HD Accessories] liddlefeesh:
Yeah, and I'll post a detailed review with high quality pictures tomorrow. The IS covers the bottom very well. 100% coverage EXCEPT for the gunmetal color material around the USB port and reset button and a the front bottom corners are slightly exposed also.

As for the top, that's not quite as good. There's a little area around the headphone socket and the front top corners are also not covered. They could have covered them (like the back piece does at the top), but Zagg didn't cut the templates to do so for the front.
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
hahah ... man.. i want the extra protection on the front and sides and the case! hahaha
[Touch HD Accessories] michi123:
Just make sure you don´t try to reset the HD with that reset button......it´s actually the microphone, the reset button is under the back cover as stated in the manual.....:D:D
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
hahaha ... yea =P you dont want to break your microphone..
[Touch HD Accessories] tyronne1126:
hopefully the edges got better over night...