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Hello all. I found this thread via a google search looking to compare all the screen protectors on the market (I have a Motorola Droid). I thought I'd give my opinion since I tried a few different ones over the years, including the Phantom Skinz that everyone is interested in here.

Zagg

I got a fully body Invisible Shield for my Creative Zen about 2 years ago (when they were known as ShieldZone instead of Zagg) for $12.50 after a 50% coupon. Application was pretty easy, though it did not fit my Zen perfect and left some overlap and excess on the corners that wouldn't stick (this may have been partially due to it stretching under the force I applied/squeegeed it with). It gave the player a more rubbery, grippy texture - fine for an mp3 player, probably not so good for a touch screen - but protection was top notch and heavy scratches would smooth out quickly. The orange peel was minimal, but over the course of two years it did start to turn yellow/brown (especially the loose corners). Sometime about a year into its life, I did manage to actually scratch/puncture a part of it. I'm not exactly sure how it happened, but I kept my player in my track bag with my spikes, and one day I noticed there was a hole ripped in the skin (and slight dent on my player) from where I assume a spike dug into it. I didn't care to activate the warranty which would have cost me around $4-5 in shipping both ways. I've since took off the IS and sold the zen so I don't have pictures of it applied, but I do still have the IS stuck onto a piece of paper and have pictures (coming soon) that show how yellow it turned and the little hole punctured in it. Overall, a decent protector for non touch devices, albeit a little overpriced unless you get it during one of their sales.

Phantom Skinz

I got a PS for my Moto Droid because I didn't want something as grippy as the Zagg. PS had great reviews and came with 2 full sets for the price of 1 zagg with 33% off on top of that ($16.50 in the end). The first installation of the screen got some dust and fuzz under it since I was OCD about getting it perfect, so I emailed them and they sent me a replacement for free no questions asked. I know it did come with two sets of protectors but I wanted to keep one as a backup still. Second installation was perfect. No dirt, dust, fuzz or finger prints. Screen was perfectly smooth (no orange peel) and the touch felt almost the same as the glass. Put the rest of the body on without a problem as well with just a few bubbles in some of the tougher spots. I was very impressed, but now a month later I am not so much. After daily use taking my phone in and out of my pocket (sometimes shared with keys) the skin is filled with knicks and wrinkles. While the film may not technically scratch, it is vulnerable to indentations and air bubbles forming which do not "self heal". Instead of scratching, it seems like the skin stretches in place, resulting in a wrinkle/groove with little marks that look like air bubbles underneath. Not only does it make the screen look dirty, but you feel them while using the touch screen. As I write this, I just dug my finger nail into the screen and tried to scratch it, leaving another permanent groove. Needless to say, I will be taking off the PS and throwing it in the trash. The rest of the body has surprisingly stayed pretty clean of wrinkles, so it may have something to do with its application on glass. I will put some pictures up when I get the chance this evening. Overall, I would not recommend PhantomSkinz. It looked and felt great for a couple weeks, but now every day I am finding more and more knicks and wrinkles and that is just unacceptable compared to others. This skin is NOT scratch proof like other comparable skins on the market! However, I will commend their customer service for being very helpful and quick to reply.

BestSkinsEver

I got a BSE for my Zune 120GB around the same time I got the PS since PS didn't have a full Zune Body (luckily, looking back now) and I wanted to see how the BSE compared for the price ($8 for a full body kit). Application was simple, just one piece for the screen and one piece for the back and sides. However it did take longer to apply because the sides would keep coming up instead of sticking. Eventually everything set and it fits perfect. The texture is pretty much the same as Zagg but with a little more orange peel. Comparing the skin side by side with PS, it is definitely thicker. I tried the same finger nail test on BSE and the mark rubbed off within seconds. Feeling it side by side, it actually isn't as bad as I thought and could be used with a touchscreen if you really wanted. Overall, this is a great skin for the price. It’s pretty much a Zagg without the accessories and excessive packing.

One thing I did notice between all the skins was that when I looked at my devices through polarized sunglasses, the Zagg and BSE had purple wavy sections like you see on some windows. The PS did not. I am guessing this is something to do with antiglare built into the skin.

I am now looking at getting a Skinomi Techskin or a SGP Steinheil Crystal to replace my Phantom Skin. The Skinomi raves at how smooth they are compared to Zagg, but there aren't a lot of reviews out there. A full body would be only $15 after coupon with the usual lifetime warranty. The Steinheil has great reviews for how clear and great they feel, but they only offer the screen (for $12) and there's no warranty replacement. Ghost Armor is also on the list, especially since it’s on sale for only $15 for the full body plus whatever coupon I can find. It seems like every time I search for a skin to get, I find more and more that exist...