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[G1 Accessories] FU5 KONA:
I have used them in the past and have one on my EeePC and love it. No residue is left on the device at all!
[G1 Accessories] kdf2883:
That's good to know! Thanks for the additional info!!! :)
[G1 Accessories] FU5 KONA:
Just ordered the "War" theme for my G1 and for my EeePC....and also ordered a pink girly one for my wifes Blackjack 2.
[G1 Accessories] anddep:
this is badass.. talk about goin all out lol
[G1 Accessories] forceshield:
Thanks, wasn't able to find anything.
[G1 Accessories] bigballa:
ZAGG 50% Off On InvisibleSheild Products!

hey guys,

slickdeals posted this up sometime yesterday and its a 50% coupon for invisibleshields

so if youve been waiting for this shield come grab it

the shield for the g1 costs 25 dollars and the price drops to 12!
[G1 Accessories] tep065:
I got something similar if not the same thing. 3 for like 9$ w/free shipping. They are OK. They don't cover the sides, just the front and back. The adhesive doesn't leave a residue like they said. I changed my skins back and forth a couple time and then removed them all together. I had them under the t-mobile clear kickstand case so the surface of them was protected for the most part. I can see where their layers will sperate apart over time. But for the price. They are more than decent. And if they are under the clear case, they will last longer. But I didn't keep them on for too long. I upgraded to the 2600 battery and bigger back and decided to not use them any longer since the clear case no longer fits. But for the price. They are pretty cool. and "OK" quality. But ultimately you ALWAYS get what you pay for :D
[G1 Accessories] Crackbone:
Thanks for the heads up. Yep, I've been wanting one, as my case @ present is too damn heavy.

Jumped on it. Again, thanks. :)
[G1 Accessories] raukodur:
is there any sort of an invisible shield for the extended battery case? Seems like an untapped market.
[G1 Accessories] FU5 KONA:
My EeePC 1000H Netbook and matching G1 with matching background.
[G1 Accessories] RegulatorG1:
thanks for the heads up! Been wanting to buy one of these for some time now.

with the promo code and shipping my total for the full body came out to: $16.62 this includes base price + tax + shipping. 3-7 days works for me :D
[G1 Accessories] MNskier:
Thanks for the info! Just ordered one.
[G1 Accessories] I am M3:
Thank you! Been wanting one of these and this came at the right time. I've seen mixed reviews though so we'll see.
[G1 Accessories] RegulatorG1:
got my package on saturday and tried installing this while a little buzzed lmao.

it all looks great cept i messed up on the back panel. i didn't align it right and i have all 4 corners sticking out somewhat. oh well. guess next time i get another one i'll drink water instead lol. overall my phone looks really cool!:D
[G1 Accessories] texanman:
I got the zagg sheild and let me just say for this device its a BI&@h to put on perfectly.... after the 12 time me trying I got it almost perfect and so i left it on.... Now it did work perfectly for what it was..but after 4 weeks i began noticeing the dirt and crud build up arround the edges of the shield...I soon got tired of cleaning the few cracks out so I took of the sheild and left the screen protector and the back part on.... When I took the other parts off they had a sickly yellow look to them...... Over all if you can put the shield on right the first few trys I say go for it...its the best there is...but if he have big fingers that always mess things up... ill pass and move to a hard case
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
... Might want to try having a professional install it for just 10 bucks (price for full body for me) or 5 bucks (for screen only) On top of this if it gets too dirty (mine did after about 4-5 months) you can take it back for free and only have to pay for application again. But if they put it on correctly (I did it myself the first time and that is why I had to go back) it shouldn't get dirt... mine hasn't yet.
[G1 Accessories] texanman:
well i got it from zaggs online store.... i do not know where i would go for installation becase the only place that i know sells them are the screen covers only (best buy)
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
You can look at their online site for people who install them... they are usually in malls.
[G1 Accessories] hazeline:
I messed up my invisble shield, a few bubbles are seen at the back cover of my G1. Pretty Ugly for me, however i spent quite a huge sum of money for it. It is the second day for me since i applied.

Maybe i did a mistake when appying, we should apply slowly part by part of the shield and use the given squeegee to get rid of bubble before going to the next part of the shield. Thus we would then have bubble free. A bit wasted, the cutting of one part is not that accurate, i did have a overlap between the pieces of the shield. :(
[G1 Accessories] Dreddge:
I just bought 2 istyles for my g1 (radiosity and gypsy) These things are great! The back could be a bit bigger though....
[G1 Accessories] jcostanza4:
I havent' taken the after pictures yet but the Bodygaurdz are great and clear. I had to redo the screen and battery cover though becaus there was air bubbles. I managed to do it the second time flawless for the screen and almost flawless for the battery cover. The only thing wrong is two corners didn't tack down al the way and there is a slight raised edge. It has already cured so there is no fixing this from what I can see. It didn't happen until the middle of the night so it was kinda out of my control.

This protector has a slight rubber feel but doesnt take away from the screen or sensativity and makes the devicelook shiny/polished like the Touch Diamond. I will post pictures once I take them. I am waiting 72 hours for it to cure. It looks slightly hazy for a couple days then really clears up.

Removing the two peices after a couple days was easy to do and did not leave any residue or stickyness on the device. It took some pulling to get it off since it is on there pretty well and takes someof force to remove. This is a good thing.

I would buy this protector again at the same price, just have to figure out the round corner issue. the other two round corners stuck perfect so its in the way I applied it.

Jcostanza4
[G1 Accessories] southeastbeast22:
Zagg invisibleSHIELD

So I stopped by the mall kiosk where they sell them (same price as online + install cost). I had a horrible experience. Every time the guy handed it back to me I had to point out something that was wrong with it. First he had the two side skirts on the wrong way where the flaps that fold in towards the screen did not line up with the screen. Next he was cutting pieces off of it. Then the USB portion would not open because it was stuck shut... It got to the point where he had to peel the thing off and start over with a new one because it was so stretched out.

I told him I did not want to be an a**hole but the sign says "professionally installed" and I work in service, so when I'm using my trade skills to earn my living I take pride in my work. I also told him I'm sort of a perfectionist (hey the thing is $30!!) and that I expect a certain degree of quality. I tried to keep it friendly and thanked him for his professionalism and customer service for putting a new set on.

Finally after standing at the mall kiosk for 1.5 hours (my feet hurting because I didn't trust my phone alone there hehe), I told him f*ck it... peel the body off I'll just buy the screen cover. He told me he'd only charge me $15 for the whole thing since the fit sucked. So I got the whole thing for $15, sans proper fit.

When I got home I emailed the president of the company if it was:

a) crappy product - I understand first version for a brand new product would be hard to design with all the curves and bends.

b) lack of skill from the "professional"

I wish it fit well because I *love* the texture and feel of the material... I even took my keys and gave it the scratch test and it passed. I also took the scrap pieces and tried stabbing it with a pen. To no avail.

Overall I had a pretty crappy experience, so I'd like to see if anyone else had the same problems. Bubbles, corners that wouldn't hold down, non-fitting pieces.
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
... First... was this the one released for the G1? Because as far as I know those aren't out in stores yet.

Second... on their product and website they say they are not responsible for third party venders and installers. Anyone can buy these and install them.

I got one and it was difficult to put on... I messed up myself but I got most of it covered. I don't really care about the battery pack (hardest part to put on) so I just said screw it and left that off. My main concerns were the body that isn't replaceable. I only have 2 blemishes from where I scratched it while it was curing. I have to say the bubbles and all went away after about 3 days. All in all I love the product but of course wish I could have found someone to install it. Then again I heard the same issues with the BodyGaurdz version too.
[G1 Accessories] Yos025:
I ordered Zagg IS for my g1 this morning. It was 40% using scary40 as a coupon code.
[G1 Accessories] southeastbeast22:
First... Yes it has been released (was released last week)

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/t-mobile-g1-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

Second... It was an official retailer on the Zagg.com website. Washington State, Tacoma Mall kiosk

http://www.zagg.com/sellzagg/retail_locations.php#WA

=)
[G1 Accessories] gospeed.racer:
Just ordered mine with the 40% off, almost forgot! I had a whole shopping list, 2 for my excaliburs, one for my G1, and a couple closeout PSPs :p
[G1 Accessories] ichigoismyhomie:
i actually got one from another site called bestskinsever.com. It's pretty much the same materials, but with a third of invisibleShield price. i got mine for 8 bucks, shipped with no discount code.

as for your "profesional" installation process, I can't really help you on that. I installed my shield by myself in the kitchen. only took me 20 mins (i downloaded the installation instruction from the seller's website). It was easier than I thought. I actually had trouble installing the shield for the back plate compared to the front side. Maybe you should try do it yourself. It's not that hard...and its pretty safe if you follow the directions from the manual.
[G1 Accessories] ichigoismyhomie:
i was almost going for bodyguardz last week for my G1 full body shield but I found another website selling the same full body protector as invisibleShield for a third of the price. I used the shield from this company on my old 30gb ipod video and I know the quality is the same as IS.the site is bestskinsever.com. I paid 8 bucks for full body cover, shipped without any need for discount code. It feels exactly the same as IS. it does have that tacky feeling like the rest of the shield, but also it has that "orange peel" texture that everyone hated (the only downside compared to bodyguardz). but hey, for 8 bucks, that orange peel texture doesn't even bother me a bit. Screen still as responsive as before, and I won't have to fear for scracthes, oil, and finger smudges on my phone.

I did few mistakes during installation though. I stretched few of the small pieces and it ended up not fitting perfectly on the curves. here's a tip: soak it in cold water and mild soap to shrink it back to original size if you stretched it. also, I was getting impatient with the battery cover piece so I did a pretty sloppy job on it, but the front one look very nice.

it took me about 20 mins to install full body cover, along with the errors that i made. I think it is worth the money considering your screen is such a oil, smudge, and fingerprint magnet.
[G1 Accessories] sh!mon:
New Clear Shell Case for G1

hey all,

just picked this up at Tmo store in my hood for $10. Works great and I think it looks good. Easy to put on. I'm still using screen protector that came on phone. I never took it off.

Here's some pics
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
Belt clip?
[G1 Accessories] sh!mon:
nope.... woulda been nice... I just needed something now so I'm not still using that sleeve. I'm waiting for a better case but for $10 this is protection for my phone and I just keep it in my jeans pocket. I wear baggy jeans lol
[G1 Accessories] Yos025:
I have one of those for my wing... I had it for over a year... My wing looks brand new thanks to it.... I bought the zagg yesterday... I want to see the difference...
[G1 Accessories] gospeed.racer:
dang, no more than ordered the Zagg and just found this:

I like the rubberized feel better than the slick Zagg. Guess I will need to Craigslist it :)
[G1 Accessories] Ghost_1:
I just got and installed the zagg full body shield and I am very satisfied with it. It's not slick like everyone thinks. Funny enough it grips when you want and is slick on the screen even though it's all cut from the same sheet.

The screen response seems to be a little more 'crisp' to the touch. . . maybe it's in my head but sometimes the finger taps didn't work with the original shield.

It also stopped my creaking/squeaking problem. I think the problem is the bottom right hand corner rubbing up against the bottom button piece. It you press in the bottom right corner of the screen piece but not the screen the G1 will creak. After putting on the Zagg shield, the bottom corner gets wrapped a little, the noise pretty much went away. I have a feeling if a person was to lightly sand down the bottom corner it would solve the problem as well.

Otherwise this beats just about every screen protector/case I've every owned for a smartphone/ppc. I've never like the bulk added by the case type protectors. So for me this is just right.Putting it on was a PITA but well worth it. Now I can go back to work in greasy/nasty environments and not worry anymore. :D
[G1 Accessories] jcostanza4:
Photos of the BodyGaurdz on the G1

I did have a few screw-ups but the front came out perfect and doesnt even look like it has a protector. 2 of the backside edges didn't tack down well, but I know this is more in the way I applied it and repositioned it too much while it was curing (1st picture shows good corner, 3rd Picture shows corner issue). It also makes my device look shiny, I like it better than the matte finish too.

Jcostanza4
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
Looks like the IS from the pictures... But I hate how the corners are done and I think that is why I also messed mine up like you did on the bad corner. Because I don't want my corners open... That is the first place it will scratch. I am thinking of using both the IS and one of the hard plastic 10 dollar ones from t-mobile. This way the corners are covered and I don't have to worry.
[G1 Accessories] kraftey:
I've gone through the process of putting the invisible shield on three times now... twice with my sidekicks and now with the G1. The first time I put it on was awful, bubbles everywhere and it was kind of hanging off the screen. The thing I like is that for like $1 they'll ship you a new screen protector (well you used to be able to do that, i don't know anymore now that they've become Zagg).

I still love the product and the only advice I can give to you when installing it is MAKE SURE your fingers are wet with the solution they give you before you touch it. I usually soak the screen protector before sticking it on the screen too because it makes it 1000 times easier to move around and get it where you want it, and it adheres better (no bubbles). With the screen wet, even if there are bubbles you can smooth them out quite easily.

I don't know about the full body protection as I haven't tried it for the sidekicks I had or the G1. I might look into that though seeing as how the G1 is kind of slippery.

edit: Heh... there's an invisible shield ad at the top of the page :P
[G1 Accessories] Ghost_1:
Here's a few tips I put together. . .

remove the battery before hand. I am not responsible if anything goes bad during the installation process <-- I hate disclaimers but it's gotta be done now. :(

1. If you've ever tinted a window apply the same way. Use more spray then you think you need. Follow the directions as shown on the Zagg website.

2. A hair drier on it lowest heat setting will help with those pesky corners. Using the "palm" method plus a little heat the edges that come up will stay down. I know cause I've done it and it's been fine for 2-3 days now.

3. Do not remove any part of the shield after it is dry and try to reapply. this stuff is a one time thing which is why #1 is so important. If you have enough spray you will be able to slide/move the shield into a correct place.

4. If needed you can trim the shield using an exacto knife it's a huge PITA but it might be needed if application of on shield interfers with another.

5. It's not going to come out perfect. Mine is pretty damn close because I'm a big perfectionist but there a few spots which bother me. No one else can even spot them. :P take your time, I think to do mine it took about an hour and a half. Mainly cause I have never done one of these before.

6. Some of the shield pieces that are scraps, ie the holes for the buttons, can be used to fix certain hardware build issues like the creaking noise on the black G1's. Place 2 of the 'button hole' pieces on top of each other in the corner where the noise is coming from (The bottom right corner above the call end button on the screen side).

My review on it is that the shield isn't cut as well as I had hoped there are gaps, not big ones but annoying enough. Some of the corners should have been cut a little different. Besides those two issues I have had nothing but good things to say about the shield. The screen is more responsive to my touches as well. . . that could be in my mind though. :)

Hopefully I'll be able to get pictures up soon. I'll post them when I can.
[G1 Accessories] gospeed.racer:
got the rubberized case today- what a disappointment! The edges are all white, so they look ugly as sin. It is however a very snug fit, and fixes the creaking screen

Hope my Zagg gets her soon
[G1 Accessories] Yos025:
I got my zagg for my wing and G1, I did my wing first so I got a little experience doing this. Then I did the G1 and came out perfect. I recommend zagg.
[G1 Accessories] punkzanyj:
I can vouch for that, I have one for my Zen mp3 player and it's not slick. One day I pulled it out of my pocket and there was a quarter sitting on the side. The quarter didn't have goo or anything, just adheared to the zagg shield.

I like it alot, gonna order it for the G1. What I like about it as opposed to those rubberized shields is those rubber things attract dust and lint, so I have to wash the rubber stuff all the time for the devices I've bought it for, and finally just throw it away because it's such a pain.

So far the zagg shield is grippy without attracting as much dust and lint.
[G1 Accessories] Gadzks:
Zagg Sucks!

I ordered mine hoping for what the video showed.

Application was a pain in the ASS. There was not enough spray provided, thankfully I had ordered a screen only item for a hand-held GPS I also own. Cutouts were poorly executed, rough on the edges and difficult to remove and install with any expectation of quality in terms of fit and/or finish.

I ended up trashing the rest of the cutouts except for the screen piece, to be used later when the stock screen protector is too old to serve. Given my experiences with ZAGG, I will be asking the OEM for product before installing the ZAGG remnant. ...NO QUESTION!

Again, ZAGG SUCKS!:cool:
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
I agree it was a pain in the ass but by the 3rd or 4th strip I was pro... I have extra spray also... and will be sending it back for the replacement soon as I am getting a new device and such.

I have already taken parts of the shield off to replace them with custom skins I am making and there was no issues and no damage. I think they were great but you need to be patient and know what you are doing. This is not for people who have issues with following directions or figuring things out. This is for people who know what they are doing and are smart enough to figure things out on their own.
[G1 Accessories] Gadzks:
Emotional as I may have been, the product still is less than adequate for the price paid or expectation created due to marketing and advertising.

I was patient.

I knew what I was doing.

I have no storage of extra spray, nor do I know of what it consists, and nor am I inclined to expect other buyers to supply their own either in recipe or in quantity.

Clean perforations and easy separation of product of backing would be a start...

I guess marketing will have to, again, resume from here.
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
I had clean perforations and easy seperation... maybe you just got a bad batch? I mean they can't all be perfect and they can't all be manually checked for accuracy. Duds happen and I am sure the company would refund you or even better yet send you a new one at no cost if you tell them your situation.
[G1 Accessories] rdfry:
just use soak the pieces in water. Mine went on fine.
[G1 Accessories] Gadzks:
Good suggestions and points made as to duds, etc. I will contact them and see if I can get a replacements set. Might as well give it a shot...
[G1 Accessories] gospeed.racer:
just got mine on as well. I am not happy at all with the opacity (I ordered a bunch, 2 for psp's, 2 for my excals, and one for my G1) and I would NEVER have ordered these if I had known how much of an orange peel effect they have. The full body for the G1 is a PITA to install and the corners will not stay down, I am fairly confident in my skills as everything is lined up but the flaps just dont stay. I tried the cupping method, I tried the heat method, I am currently trying the cuss at it and see if that works method. Not something I would ever buy again.

Oh yeah, I also imagined a much harder plastic, the gooey feel is very weird. It feels sticky, like my nephew just got done eating a Popsicle and played with it:rolleyes:
[G1 Accessories] erus37:
skins

if anyone has the template i could make u a full skin psd file or eps
[G1 Accessories] southeastbeast:
OP here!

Ok I see my thread got merged/hijacked =P

So I emailed the president of the company on Oct 31 and received a reply Nov 1. However, I did not expect to really hear back from him so I never checked that dummy email account. Today (Yes almost 3 weeks later lol) I checked it and they said I could register the product and fax/email a copy of the receipt and they would send me a new one for free >.<

I'm pleased with their service and replacement guarantee. I think the guy installing mine was just old and it was his first one ever. When I do these kinds of things I tend to be picky and a perfectionist, so to everyone who posted tips: Thanks! They will be taken into account when I get my new shield.

On the texture and responsiveness:

The phone is actually more responsive depending on how you use it. It is more responsive for very light touches when dragging and swiping. The only loss of responsiveness is from the top curtain status bar. I also have hyperhidrosis so my fingers are usually a little sweaty (gross I know :D) and I have no problems with my fingers really dry or overly moist. Taps require a little harder tap to register.

If I had known how it would look with the shield on I would have bought the black G1 instead of the brown G1. The black model looks so much cleaner with shield on.

****WALL OF TEXT CRITS YOU FOR OVER 9000****

TLDR

-Zagg rules

-They replace your **** ez

-Install yourself (unless you have tourettes)
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
Don't forget you can get a new one for 7 dollars shipping and handling
[G1 Accessories] hbguy:
put on zagg after a skin it cover on?

If I get a skin for my phone (from skinit.com and coupon code for 20% off is PERFECTGIFT btw) can I still put on the zagg shield and screen protectors guys?

hbguy
[G1 Accessories] neoobs:
Screen protectors yes... I wouldn't suggest using the zagg shield thou... if you do let me know how it works... but as of right now I like the skinit skin and the hard case from tmobile better.