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[Captivate Accessories] troyb:
Just got my Captivate last week and installed the SGP Ultra. Overall, I give it a 4/5, since the edges WOULD NOT stay down no matter how many times I used the 'squeegee'. The quality/clarity of the screen is unbelievable, you could'nt tell it was even there, no rainbow either. Fingerprints were easily cleaned but, come on, it's a touchscreen so fingerprints are a given so that didn't really bother me. Pictures showing the 'lifting' below.

So the lifting got to me and I ordered a set of the Realook, installed one today. Looks very sharp and went on perfectly the first time, hardly any air bubbles. No edge lifting either! So far clarity has been great. Does have a slight 'tact' while swiping but I expect that to wear down in a week or so. Pictures below.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
Oh wow, your edge lifting is way, way worse than mine. I suddenly feel much better about my SGPs. I would take a picture but my only camera is my phone itself. Do you notice a rainbow effect that others have complained about the Realooks?

Also, the oleophobic properties are pretty important. Once you've had a grease magnet like the Martin Fields you'll understand. It was so hard to clean that sucker that the amount of grease that piled up actually had an effect on the screen clarity. Like, it would pull grease I didn't even know I had from my fingers (and I tend to wash my hands quite a bit).

Still, the Martin Fields texture is still the best I've used, slightly above even the SGP Crystal Ultra.
[Captivate Accessories] troyb:
Just noticed some 'rainbow' on my Realook, I'm pretty sure that it's only showing up under florecent lights as it has been fine the rest of the day. This is with the screen off, when it's on, I can't see it all, so not a real issue for me.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
I may give it a shot then after I run out of these two SGPs, although it's looking like these two will last me quite some time. I was under the impression that this rainbow effect applied to the screen when in use. When not in use, seems like every hard protector has a slight rainbow effect, so I don't see how that is something to be specifically pointed out in the realook.
[Captivate Accessories] tietherope:
I previously left a review on the Realook protectors and mentioned the "rainbow effect". I'm happy to confirm that it only shows under fluorescent lighting in my office building and at the gym. In the sun or at home there is no rainbow at all and the screen is incredibly clear. Much happier than with my SGP as my edges are finally proper.
[Captivate Accessories] HBeezy:
Has anyone tried Boxwave's Crystal Screen Protecter for the Captivate?

Www<boxwave>com/products/easyfinder/buy-best-samsung-captivate-accessories_4003.htm[/url]
[Captivate Accessories] Espaa Valorum:
Just wanted to report that i took the Zagg protector off of mine. The combination of the orange peel texture, the decreased brightness and the decreased sharpness was just too annoying. After i took it off, i was amazed at how clear and bright the screen was compared with the protector on. It was quite a difference.
[Captivate Accessories] spoonerdee:
Not sure if it was mentioned (didn't read the whole thread) but for the back of the phone I use this company.

http://www.gelaskins.com/

They just started carrying the captivate not to long ago and they will let you put your own design on the skin if you chose.

Have it on my old iphone and love it.
[Captivate Accessories] Jammn:
I got a INSTEN screen protector off Ebay. It's great! Invisible once on properly!
[Captivate Accessories] quasio:
Just removed a perfect installation of bodyguardz ( i was very hesitant about doing it) and installed the Realook..

Body guardz had a very very slight orange peel effect, but it is slightly tacky, i'd say its pretty dam good as anything sharp made dents in bodyguardz but it came back in a day or so(or heal itself). i would say the durability will last for years. (especially with the inset nature of this screen). Colours etc were fine. i would rate it 8.5/10

However.. after applying realook.

It is much more invisible and has the proper clear glass look. swyping is slightlyeasier as its smoother and not as tacky. but i do see the rainbow effect. it seems more evident in the areas i bent it more. (to remove dust underneath) clarity is similar to bodyguardz, maybe slightly better. fingerprints are much worse. i dont see the durability being anywhere near the bodyguardz 9/10

i think the tradeoff is durability vs clarity. but i was pretty happy with bodyguardz, in the end realook is better.
[Captivate Accessories] abujimbob:
I currently use the boxwave crystal. To be completely honest you dont even know its there. It is really that thin and the feel is amazing. No problems what so ever with mine, just note it will scratch (very hard to scratch still). Installation is very easy and it holds up great! I had the zagg invisible shield and threw it in the trash, It destroyed everything i loved about the phone (looks, feel, clarity).
[Captivate Accessories] HBeezy:
Thanks for your input on the boxwave crystal, i've been trying to decide between it and the Realook. I think i'm going to order the boxwave for the screen and leave the bodyguardz i have installed on everything else.
[Captivate Accessories] tietherope:
Good call on the rainbow effect being from where the protector was slightly bent. I was wondering why it was one specific line across my screen and that would explain it.

Can you confirm that the rainbow effect is only seen under fluorescent lights? I only see the rainbow effect under the lights at the mall and at work, also with the light off my computer monitor. Under regular lighting and sunlight I never seen the rainbows.
[Captivate Accessories] Paladuck:
Just installed Realook after using SGP for a while.

They're both excellent, but the realook ones are superior; they retain the slick feel of the glass much better.
[Captivate Accessories] Paladuck:
Spoke too soon. Realook has a rainbow effect
[Captivate Accessories] 3py0n:
pretty sure people went over this...

But I did a lot of research on screen protectors for my previous phone...checked out cheap ones, expensive ones, etc.

Found 3 that seemed to have good reviews:

ZAGG

Clarivue

Martins Fields

Also read that Martins Fields' products quality wasn't that good last year compared to before...but that could've changed. Regardless, it seems that for just the front screen and lens, ZAGG is most expensive at $24.99 whilst Martins Fields is at like 17.99 or something and Clarivue was at 12.99. Of course there are different types from privacy to anti-glare.

In any event, I've only tried Clarivue and was really satisfied with it. It took me a while to put on cause I got the entire set for my old phone (5800XM) and it was my first screen protector but there was no difference compared to not having one. It was just as clear and totally helped a lot with finger prints. It wouldn't smudge as much and would be wiped off much easier.

If I wasn't so poor, I'd go for Clarivue again but this time I'm going to try out DCMUGEN88's (ebay) screen protectors. Hope the adhesive or w.e. they use won't damage or leave residue on the screen :S Also bought a nice Black Neoprene Android case from them! SHipping :D
[Captivate Accessories] 88EVGAFTW:
Once again my vote goes for the ones that ATT sells for 9$ ... love them.

|Sent from my Samsung Captivate using Tapatalk Pro|
[Captivate Accessories] mattsternc:
I was using the Bodyguardz screen protector at first. It was a bit of a pain to get this thing on perfectly. I went through 2 and the 2nd one was never quite right, but I left it on as it was about 98% correct (extreme edges were full of tiny bubbles). It was ok unless I was Swyping or moving my finger around a lot on the screen (i.e. games, etc.) and then it felt a little rubbery.

I wanted to experiment a little bit so I then went with the SGP Ultra Crystal protector. It came in and I quickly removed the Bodyguardz. Well, as others have noted, I had the exact same problem with the edges not going down all the way. This was really annoying, so I sent a message to SGP, along with pictures. They sent out a replacement order this week (no charge to me!), so we'll see if it was just a bad batch of protectors.

I am using the AT&T protectors now and for the money, they are not bad. The screen is clear, although I think the Ultra Crystal was a bit clearer in the short time I had it on there. I'll report back with findings once this next set comes in.
[Captivate Accessories] Tazzy1:
Not true, even though they are not listed on their site. I bought a two pack at my local Rogers kiosk last week. I have to say they are the best fitting and hardest to remove screen protectors I have used. (that's the good) But the bad part is they seem to have the orange peel finish to them (antiglare).. I couldn't take the fact it was ruining a beautiful screen. I decided to leave it naked and look for one without antiglare.
[Captivate Accessories] LiqudDeth:
I used a Zagg shield on my iPhone 2g and subsequent iPhone 3g for many years without issue. In fact, I really enjoyed it as it was very easy to clean, did not require constant cleaning, and allowed me to set my phone down on its face without worry.

Is there a particular reason or set of reasons for the negativity toward Zagg?
[Captivate Accessories] WeAreVenom:
I rocked a Boxwave on my Tilt for a little over 3 years and NEVER had an issue. Damn good screen protector.
[Captivate Accessories] systoxity:
zagg, while offering good protection is not finger friendly and somewhat distorts image quality compared to other alternatives.
[Captivate Accessories] warri:
I am using the Invisible Shield on my fuze, and have been for a couple of years. The only issues i had were due to poor installation which called dirt to get under the shield. After replacement orders (which are free cause zagg has lifetime warrenty) and a much much better installation, I have had no issues what so ever.. and my fuze has a Resistive touch screen, so if there were any touch screen issues they would be present.

When i get my Captivate I'm Debating if I am going to just get a screen protector, and leave the back nude. The Plastic doesn't Seem like it will scratch that badly, and the battery cover is textured which should protect it enough from loose change in the pockets.
[Captivate Accessories] systoxity:
You should get the slick rubber case they sell in store. Its minimalistic design doesn't add bulk to the phone but protects it from scratches and will absorb some shock if you drop it.

Have you used any other screen protector than that one? I used to think it was good too until I tried some other options.
[Captivate Accessories] TexUs:
That might work for scratches but it'll be damaged if it bites the asphalt...
[Captivate Accessories] warri:
I'm really good about dropping my phones, in fact i think i've only dropped my fuze twice, once on carpet and once on a blacktop, though it seemed pretty unharmed...however, the fuze is a tank, and im sure the captivate wont like pavement.

What other screen protectors do you recommend i try, Bodyguardz? GhostArmor? I mean from what i understand they are practically the same thing as the Invisible Shield.
[Captivate Accessories] DirtyRasa:
What do you guys think of this?

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...7&Category_Code=samsung_captivate_accessories

I've never heard of them before, but it's cheap
[Captivate Accessories] systoxity:
some of the ones posted at the begining of this thread. you want a screen protector that feels like glass once applied not rubber. :p.

@dirtyrasa: at that price, why not buy it lol. Never heard of them but i know ive gotten more than 6 mo normally out of screen protectors. you should order one, test it out, and let us know how it goes :). If it doesnt work out you can always buy one from a popular brand 6 mo down the road.
[Captivate Accessories] DirtyRasa:
Another tip, if you happen to order from ZAGG use code: ZAGG20 for 20% off
[Captivate Accessories] systoxity:
good to know. and if some of you are wondering why you would ever order, they provide excellent protection for the device if you are not into buying cases. Use the strips they provide for the body of the phone and ignore the screen protector they send you. purchase a standalone screen protector from somewhere else.
[Captivate Accessories] LGSilva:
Just ordered the Zagg... I had it on my G1 and it worked just fine. I was waiting for BestSkinsEver to get them but so far nothing so I went ahead and got the Zagg with 20% off (code: ZAGG20).
[Captivate Accessories] DirtyRasa:
I just ordered the zagg too. Hope its worth it :)
[Captivate Accessories] draine:
I hated the texture of the Zagg. It also distorted the screen. I will never buy another, but it did protect my phone very well.
[Captivate Accessories] tysj:
Yeah I personally wouldn't buy from Zagg again. Crappy feel with its horrendous orange peel texture, crazy thickness, and changes to a brown,yellow color quickly. I have clean hands, too :P

Still waiting on gadgetshieldz, boxwave, or bestskinsever to get one set up.
[Captivate Accessories] systoxity:
And then people moan at me when I try to dissuade potential buyers.
[Captivate Accessories] ponack:
Anyone know if any brick and mortar retailers carry screen protectors for the Captivate yet? I'd like to get one and have it today instead of wait for it to get to me from an online store.
[Captivate Accessories] Hockey37:
My store got 2 sets of the AT&T screen protectors in yesterday. I like them, used them on my Tilt 2.
[Captivate Accessories] LiqudDeth:
Because they provided feedback on exactly why they didn't like Zagg as opposed to a blanket "Zagg is bad". Also, we just asked you to clarify why you didn't like Zagg.
[Captivate Accessories] tysj:
Ghost armor's screen and full body protectors are up:

http://ghost-armor.com/productPage.php?productID=446

Bodyguardz:

http://www.bodyguardz.com/samsung-captivate-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html
[Captivate Accessories] systoxity:
dont be dense ive xplained several times and in several posts
[Captivate Accessories] TexUs:
AWESOME! Which is preferable between the two?
[Captivate Accessories] tysj:
I think between the two it's a toss-up. I remember reading a lot of good thigns about Ghost Armor when I was looking for a skin on my Tilt2, but I can't seem to find them anymore or the ones that come up now are sort of average. I gotta dig some more I suppose. If it were me, I'd go with Ghost Armor; I wish there was a picture of the skin layout though. The Bodyguardz skin seems to come in way too many pieces.
[Captivate Accessories] TexUs:
BodyGuardz comes with two...

Might be an advantage.

Regardless though... I'd rather have a case myself. Might just buy the screen protector.
[Captivate Accessories] TheOccult:
I ordered a Full Body Gadget Gaurd from ebay (110560731692) for under $14. I'll let everyone know how it works out.
[Captivate Accessories] DarkDvr:
wrong thread =) please delete this post.
[Captivate Accessories] toxictv:
I have owned quite a few phones and other devices with screens that needed protection, over the past four years.

Zagg's InvisibleShield orange peels after a few months and isn't smooth at all, but they do have great customer service.

PhantomSkinz is the single best screen protector I've ever used. They're smooth, absolutely clear and STAY that way for a very long time. I'd recommend getting one from them as soon as they come out.
[Captivate Accessories] Donatron:
With my Tilt and Fuze, I like Boxwave. But with the Captivate, I bought the AT&T screen protectors as a temporary solution before I buy some Boxwave ones. But to be honest, it's working perfectly fine. I don't think I'll replace it.
[Captivate Accessories] madcheeku:
I ordered a set from Phantom Skinz. They ship 2 complete sets with each order.

Used summersale2010 code for 30% off..total was abt 17.50 with free shipping
[Captivate Accessories] wildkarrde21:
I've had good luck with bestskinsever for my iPhone. They're made of the same material as InvisibleShield and BodyGuardz, but they're much cheaper (no frills, though, so you have to provide your own liquid solution and squeegee). They don't have a skin for the Captivate yet, but I emailed them asking if they would do one.
[Captivate Accessories] Citznfish:
Never havng used any kind of screen protector before, i went with this one as well. 30% discount and free shipping helps make the decision easier. :)
[Captivate Accessories] DKYang:
I'll be awaiting for your opinions on the Phantom Skinz. Thinking about getting one myself since they say it doesn't have that "rubbery" feeling on their home page. I hope their right about that.
[Captivate Accessories] Citznfish:
plus free lifetime replaements..

just the screen protector itself is 6.96 after discount and free shipping
[Captivate Accessories] DirtyRasa:
Just got my Zagg in the mail and failed at putting it on as there seems to be some white dot under the protector... :( Other than that it seems to work really well.

When I drag my finger across the screen it is a little resistive, but I can deal with that. Nothing to the point where I can't drag my finger at all. Just a little friction.

Doesn't seem to be making the screen look any different.

In the right lighting when I first put it on it did look a little distorted.

I hear you're supposed to let it "cure" for 12 hours or so for it to settle down and become it's true self so we'll see how it looks after the "curing" period.

The touch screen is just as responsive as before. I haven't noticed any difference at all.

Hope this helps someone in making a decision.
[Captivate Accessories] Mr_Armageddon:
I had some generic 4inch Zagg sheilds that I threw on my Captivate the day I got it, just so there is something to protect it until I can get a better skin. Not a huge fan of the Zagg texture/rubber feel, and the phone doesn't seem to respond near as fast to touch inputs as it did without the Zagg sheild.

I ordered the Phantom Skinz yesterday. Hopefully they are better. Either way it is still a temporary fix until I can get a hold of a SGP Steinheil ULTRA CRYSTAL Screen Protector for the Captivate. They have them for the European Galaxy S, but not yet for the Captivate. I have the Crystal one on my Zune HD, they are amazing. Perfect fit, feels like glass, doesn't inhibit capacitive touch response, and stays in place. Not to mention the fact that you don't have to mess with the liquid/water install method. By far my favorite screen protector.
[Captivate Accessories] NOSintake:
Now THAT looks like a screen protector!
[Captivate Accessories] jiayi345:
I just put on ghost armor. The install was pretty easy considering it's just a bottle of soap water I'm guessing and a squeegee. So far it's pretty clear. There is one part that is a little hazy but it specifically says to wait 24 hours for this to go away. The screen protector doesn't feel rubbery at all to me. I can barely tell it's there but it's there (if that makes any sense).

So far so good.

-J Chao
[Captivate Accessories] wildkarrde21:
Phantomskinz Chromatics

Anyone try the Chromatics? I'm thinking of getting the white carbon fiber one, just to be different :)

I can't post a link, but just search for Chromatics on PhantomSkinz website.
[Captivate Accessories] sn1per420:
I considered getting a carbon fiber crhomatics, but they're just so expensive, so I decided to just get a clear for the screen and leave it at that. I'm really liking the feel of the metal back anyway, so I think I'll leave the back uncovered.
[Captivate Accessories] accinfo:
Same here it's just so expensive.
[Captivate Accessories] NOSintake:
Thinking of getting the Carbon Fiber Phantom Skin just so the battery cover can be "carbon fiber", then use the normal screen protector with it (no real need to have the entire phone covered in it, at least for me)
[Captivate Accessories] tysj:
I got my Phantom Skinz in today. Wrote a big install post on Androidforums but I don't feel like copying/pasting it right now. Unless you guys want me to :p

I couldn't get a hold of a camera so the best I could do was use my kinda broken one :o . Sorry for the distortions in advance.

Some quick thoughts:

- Screen is still crystal clear

- Power button is kinda hard to press now that the skin adds a little thickness around it, making it feel recessed.

-Didn't use the skin for the battery cover since I feel like it would retain heat more and I'd rather have the aluminum back act as a passive heatsink.

- +10000 for two sets!

I guess the flash really likes to bring out the dust. I can't really see them on the edges....yet. It'll be inevitable since I'm a front pocket kinda guy.
[Captivate Accessories] sn1per420:
Wow, the side/top/bottom pieces seem better cut than the zagg on my zune hd; it's making me wish I had ordered a full body phantomskinz instead of just the screen! Ah well, I'm planning on using a belt clip case for carrying it around, so i probably shouldn't worry so much about the back/sides anyway. Worst case, I hear these things can hide existing scratches, so I could always get a full body kit if I manage to scuff it up.
[Captivate Accessories] bwolmarans:
I had phanton skinz on my Aria.

90% Rubbery feeling goes away after about 24hrs, will never feel as smooth as a hard skin but the very slight rubbery feeling is nice.

I would buy again.

Only possible complaint is the wavy texture when seen on angle, even after 48hrs. Only visible, can't be felt. Oh, and you have to be SO careful to install it to ensure no hairs or fibres, triple check.
[Captivate Accessories] hmodel88:
For me ghost armor and bodyguardz are the best. Had for iphone ipod touch and friends have had both as well
[Captivate Accessories] hashish16:
I got my skin from clearprotector and use coupon MILITARY to get 45% off. I'll let you know how it is. I've always used zagg products in the past.
[Captivate Accessories] wildkarrde21:
Thanks for posting your pictures, tysj. Anyone else who's interested in PhantomSkinz should use code "summersale2010" to get 30% off. Think I'll order my carbon fiber today.
[Captivate Accessories] sn1per420:
I'd like to see some pics of that once you get it on.
[Captivate Accessories] NOSintake:
I'd like to see some too. I just placed an order last night for the clear to go around 90% of the phone, and I want to place a separate order for the carbon fiber (just for the battery cover). But I would like to see how the carbon fiber looks on the phone first.
[Captivate Accessories] TexUs:
tysj,

What widget you got running that clock like that?

Also the reason I don't like these clear protectors is they actually don't protect the edges which is the #1 thing that gets damaged...
[Captivate Accessories] tysj:
I'm using Beautiful Widget with the standard skin (with background hidden).

The skin does cover as much as it possibly could without overlapping and such. For me, it's more than enough. After having it in and out of my pocket throughout today, I'm worried the top back piece will start to peel really quickly as it's attracting dust and lint like crazy. I did find that the size seems to be either not large enough so there isn't enough skin to wrap around the edges or not small enough to avoid that problem. I hope that last bit made sense :P

I might end up modifying the extra set it came with to try and come up with something a bit better.
[Captivate Accessories] sn1per420:
I learned this the hard way today. I'm usually extremely careful with my stuff (my 3 year old featurephone that I ditched for the Captivate still looks/works just like new, with no protectors ever used), but today i dropped the captivate from ~4' onto asphalt. The screen is fine, and phone works no problems, but there's a nice big scuff/scratch mess going on at the top left corner, towards the back (northwest of the usb port). I started second guessing my decision to only get a screen film instead of full body, but then realized the damage was in a spot that wouldn't have been covered by a full body protector anyway.
[Captivate Accessories] TexUs:
Well, that's what I mean. The edges aren't protected by anything short of a case...

If I'd have to chose between the two I'd chose a case any day.