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[Desire HD Accessories] ergath:
My Zagg screen protector's in the bin (it felt sticky/grippy) and I've put on a bog-standard Case Mate protector instead. The Case Mate's much, much better, despite being a quarter of the price.

Regarding the need for a case for the rest of the phone, I wear a titanium ring on my right handwhich has an inscribed ring around it. The ring scrapes across the back of the phone fairly regularly, but as yet has not caused any visible scratches. On the basis of that I don't see much point in a case except for shock protection if you drop it. I'll probably take the risk though - putting a silicone case on a DHD is going to be like having a surfboard in your pocket.
[Desire HD Accessories] noobdeagle:
im just using the genuince htc screen protector got it cheap from ebay went on perfectly no air bubbles and its just like i dont have one on why would you spend heaps on the expensive ones ?
[Desire HD Accessories] Burning_aces:
I'm using the martin fields one which seems quite good, albeit got some air bubbles around the edges :(
[Desire HD Accessories] fastphil:
have you received this yet? if so how was it to install etc i am getting a htchd next week so wanting to get a screen protector before i get it:D
[Desire HD Accessories] rbrence:
The screenprotector is a must have for the Desire HD! Any protection is to be advised with a 4.3 inch screen with glass.

I enjoy my ZAGG very much, but other protectors could work to of course.

I had my Zagg Invisibleshield ordered by Zagg before I ordered my phone. Installed it on the phone first time it came out of the box.

After three weeks of heavy use, the screen is still flawless, quick responsive and well protected.
[Desire HD Accessories] iknorr:
I have a funny feeling that theres alot of post coming from people who are affiliated with certain companies/products being talked about on this thread......

Has anyone ever had some problems with the digitizer after using a screen protector?
[Desire HD Accessories] xspyda:
Is it actually genuine HTC thoughk there were some for the desire claiming to be genuine but it turned out they weren't. Do you have a link?
[Desire HD Accessories] RobTheRover:
I bought 2 packs of the official HTC protectors off eBay for about £7, and they are great. Fitted one and apart from the 2 "bubbles" I have on the left edge 1cm from the top, the same as others have noted, it went on perfectly and is practically invisible. I had all makes on my Touch HD and the official HTC was by far the best at protecting and, equally importantly, resisting scratches - the cheaper no name brands would scuff in a few weeks usage, but the HTC ones are good for at least 6 months and I'm a very heavy user. More than happy to stick to these on my DHD.

Interesting reading how folks our their protectors on. My method is slightly different...

Clean the screen thoroughly with a cleaning cloth out of a glasses case. These are excellent at removing grease and dust without leaving bits of lint everywhere. Rub in small circular movements, covering all the screen area.

Then completely remove the backing film from the HTC protector, remembering to only handle it be the edges. Align it to the screen by one of the LONG EDGES. When the first edge is perfectly aligned, slowly begin to lower the protector across the screen, using the glasses cloth to rub out any small bubbles as you go across.

This method is foolproof, and results in a perfectly fitted SP.

Good luck everyone!

RTR
[Desire HD Accessories] kermez:
I can't believe, I have used the same method. Also,there are two bubbles at top leftcorner but I don't mind since I know that there is still screen protector
[Desire HD Accessories] olivierlee:
The bubbles are caused by the flap which you use to remove the protective cover from the back.
[Desire HD Accessories] kermez:
Yep, it;s clearly malfunction in manufacturing process, when they cut flap it distorts that part of protector causing inability to perfectly fit on the screen.
[Desire HD Accessories] AlCapone:
Yep, it's a ripoff, they are stretches, and easily destroyed during installation.

I had Zagg products for HD2, and long before that for some iPAQ - just very expensive crap.

The best lie is the life-time warranty. *REEAD* about it - you need to return the old one, (costs) - not only send a photo and basically nothing is covered by this "warranty".

ZAGG seems to me like a expensive ripoff, when you usually can buy 3-pack of proterctors on ebay for $2

also - ZAGG gives too much resistance when doing sliding gestures.
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
Well I also use the original one and I'm very happy with it. My method of application:

I do it in the bathroom turning the hot water on and getting the air moist (not that much to condense on the screen) to clear most of the dust in the air and wash my hand and dry them. Then I clean the screen very well using a microfiber and leave the cloth on the screen to prevent any remaining dust to fall on it while dealing with the protector. Then I peel off half ot the foil on the protector, expose about a third of the screen and stick just the top aligned perfectly. Next you just have to remove the cloth while removing the rest of the foil and let the protector stick to the glass. I remove any remaining bubbles using the squegee that came with my wife's iPhone 4 Zagg protector (the sqegee was the best thing in the package and that must tell you A LOT about Zagg's quality ;) )

After that all that's left to do is say a few things about the family (concentrating on the mother... or father if that's your thing, we're not judging ) of those that made the production error leading to the two bubbles in the top left corner.

And remember - there is a slight gap between the "lip" and the screen, so you have to apply the protector on the screen itself, not align it with the lip, because then it won't cover the bottem part perfectly and you'll get white band at the top where the protector is "hanging" in the air between the screen and the "lip".

The thing I like about the original protector is that it's just as thick as the hightened "lip" and after applying it, you don't even feel the "lip" when you slide your finger. And it's crystal clear and doesn't have any efect on the sensitivity of the screen. You won't get any better than a stock protector applied correctly.
[Desire HD Accessories] Sunjhoon:
I bought this screen protector for 49p now the price has gone up

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0047W8LDU/ref=oss_product

i got 2 bubbles in it but i think that is just me appyling it bad. It came with a pack of 5, cleaning cloth and a card to push out the bubbles. Its now £1.25 and postage and packing but it is a good price. fits the screen perfectly and there is minimal loss in on the touch screen sensitivity. Its make me feel safe knowing that my girlfriend who has long nails can use it and not scratch the phone. I would definitely recommend it

Not bad considering how much i paid for it.
[Desire HD Accessories] Paulplex:
Wow - dare I add a 'ditto' on that? Still, screen protectors are cheap enough from eBay and are indeed essential. I'd rather spend a few quid on a protector and some sort of case so 18 months down the line I can sell this phone on eBay 'as new' (or as new as I can make it :))
[Desire HD Accessories] luun:
Has any1 the Martin Fields screen protector on their HD ? I will be getting tomorrow my HD (WOHOOO) and ordered allready a Martin Fields protector for it, i thought i could perhaps even out nicely the height difference between the screen and the higher outer edge of the screen...?
[Desire HD Accessories] Burning_aces:
As I said before I have on mine. I am quite bad at putting screen protectors on and given what some one else has said I think I may have put it on upside down, but it is quite a good screen protector IMO. wipe the face down once its on, and rub your thumb or something over if a bit else the swiping motion feels a bit stiff compared to the normal screen. Any other questions just ask.
[Desire HD Accessories] noobdeagle:
No I dont have the link sorry I got it off ebay even if its not genuine its good enough went on great no bubbles only complaint is finger doesn't glide as nice as on the glass
[Desire HD Accessories] m.ink:
Has anyone tried the screen protector from Boxwave or SGP? Especially the anti-glare from Boxwave and Steinheil, does it decrease the clarity of the screen? I don't think I can stand the fingerprints but I don't wanna sacrifice the clarity too. Though I heard that it's impossible to see under the sun with Steinheil's ultra clear, any verification from you guys?
[Desire HD Accessories] Stoffl_:
Ordered a Casemate Barely-there protective case and It's pretty good.

But the protective screen that came with it.....

Didn't fit properly and was utter ****. Fiddled around with it for a couple minutes but it was much like the first cheap noname screen I got for my htc magic.

The cloth that came with it didn't clear the screen of fuzz, instead it dropped lots of fuzz which ended up on the sticky side of the protective screen. n1

On top of that, lots of bubbles I couldn't get rid of.

Washing the fuzz of didn't work either, it lost it's adhesiveness.

Reminded me of the cheap noname screen I got for my htc magic, which also ended up in the garbage bin.

Peeled it off and threw it into the garbage and ordered a brando screen.

They worked like a charm on my Qtek S100 and HTC magic.
[Desire HD Accessories] AndyCr15:
I've got the Brando anti-glare, very good -

http://hemorrdroids.net/brando-anti-glare-screen-protector-for-htc-desire-hd/
[Desire HD Accessories] macg90:
I'm thinking about ordering one too. However, my Desire HD is arriving today and receiving this Brando from the official Brando shop takes 7-20 days (I live in NL). :(

Does anyone know a reseller or a place where I can buy and receive them more quickly?
[Desire HD Accessories] Stoffl_:
ebay ?

I get all my phone accessory from ebay powersellers.

Stuff like protective screen fits into a letter envelope => very cheap postage
[Desire HD Accessories] thetmyster:
I'm also considering a screen protector, what do you think is the best one?
[Desire HD Accessories] brodos123:
I used the Steinheil's ultra clear on my iphone, the best I have had.

I can not find it for DHD:confused:
[Desire HD Accessories] m.ink:
Thanks! Struggling between SGP and Brando now, does Brando makes the screen looks duller?

I think you can try the screen protector meant for HD2, I read somewhere that others are using the HD2's screen protector for DHD instead. Wondering if the EVO's screen protector fits as well :confused:
[Desire HD Accessories] Trig0r:
Grabbed a cheapy from the market at the weekend, really bad fit so taken it off, I like the idea that the brando one fits and leaves a mm gap around the edges so this one looks like a good option.

Unless anyone has any other suggestions?
[Desire HD Accessories] Trig0r:
I tried a spare HD2 one on mine, the cut out at the top for the speaker is wrong and the buttons at the bottom on the HD2 mean a big uncover section at the bottom.

If you have a spare HD2 one then use it while your proper DHD one turns up I reckon...
[Desire HD Accessories] y0.o!:
I too would like to know this. Has some one done some extensive tests on various protectors?

I have never had an android phone before nor added a protector to a phone, so I guess you could call me a noobie :-).
[Desire HD Accessories] Goodm7sn:
Brando anti-glare screen protector DHD

I just got Brando anti-glare protector from brandoshop and i gotta say it fits very well and feels very slick, but , u can easily tell the difference with the display after putting it on the phone. u can see like some distorted tiny dots all over the screen and they r best seen with white backgrounds (email,ebooks,web sites,cant see pure white anymore).

dunno if im gonna keep it on cos the screen colors feels really weird now :(, even though i really like swiping fingers on screen with this. :(

is there any alternative protector to use ? i know all have pros and cons, but any advice would be helpful.

P.S , i tried taking pictures for my phone but the camera i got isnt capable show phone's display change and those dots i been talking about.
[Desire HD Accessories] tkolev:
The question is how can you test a screen protector. Those videos showing knives, scissors, keys, etc. scratching the screen are pointless. How often will you use a knife on your screen, so you would be glad that the protector survived? Puting the phone in your pocket with keys in it is bad no matter if you have a screen protector or not - at least you'll scratch the back. And there are different types of protectors - those that are super clear tend to increase the reflections, and those that have no effect on the reflection, tend to have an orange skin (d)effect. In fact pretty much any screen protector will do the job - keeping the screen unscratched under normal daily use. It's down to personal criteria to choose "the best" screen protector (cut, clarity, reflections, application, price, etc...) so an objective test is pretty much impossible. IMO the stock one is good enough if you don't mind the two small bubbles you'll get in the top left corner (it's a production error). One of these should easily last at least 6 months without getting too scratched under normal use (mine is from a month ago without a single scratch on it) so considering it comes in a pack of two, the price is good.
[Desire HD Accessories] y0.o!:
I'll give these a try :-)

Just ordered the HTC pouch as well, HTC Desire HD ACE Pouch PO S550 from amazon, only £8, not bad.

Hopefully mofi will bring out a HD leather case in the QQSH Series. I love the look of the calligraphy inspired case, the red one :-D.

Cheers for the advice.
[Desire HD Accessories] eozen81:
I know BSE (bestskinsever) is not popular around you but just to inform ones who are keen on this miracle like me.

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[Desire HD Accessories] Stoffl_:
Got my new Brando Ultra Clear protection screen yesterday.

As expected it's MUCH better then the one that came with Casemate barely there(which I binned immediately).

It's a perfect fit and feels a bit more sticky than the glass screen..not really a bad thing for me.

Applying it took ~10minutes, used a can of pressured air and scotch tape to repeatedly remove fuzz...god damn fuzz is flying everywhere, WTB cleanroom. ;)
[Desire HD Accessories] Tsurany:
http://tweakers.net/productreview/32729/brando-bw-ultra-clear-screen-protector-htc-desire-hd.html

Dutch review of the Brando Ultra Clear. Text is not interrsting for most of you but it has some high quality pics (dslr with macro lens).
[Desire HD Accessories] :
I cracked my screen :'(
[Desire HD Accessories] :
ah, i feel for you dude. what a bummer!
[Desire HD Accessories] :
Yeah I have never damaged any of my phones before except for some scratches and then of course it had to be this brand new DHD it happened to...
[Desire HD Accessories] MrYuiM:
Was in town and passed carphone warehouse and bought a pack of two case mate screen protectors. I have to say the quality is good but first time you use it it feels really sticky, but a minute later is fine. I have to say though, the cut is horrid and doesn't fit the corners of the screen! I got an air bubble that seems to have made a new home under the protector, its not big but its rainbow coloured on white backgrounds and a larger bubble at the edge of the top of the screen near the speaker which won't seem to budge, but so far I likey.

Sent using my two thumbs.
[Desire HD Accessories] Mojo Fones:
Ive just ordered 2 from Brando to be shipped to the UK. £15.15 using paypal which seems a good price to me. 7-20 days delivery time. :(
[Desire HD Accessories] futur1sm:
Just got my Brando protector (non-shiny) tonight and binned the Case Mate Barely There protector (awful, smudgy mess of a screen protector). Took 2 minutes to apply, lovely feel on the screen and only one bubble to work out over a few days on the side. Very pleased with it, although it took a while to get here it was worth it!
[Desire HD Accessories] thenocturnalnurse:
I use capdase fingerprint free screen protector. It's great, non-shiny, non-sticky. I'm happy with it :)
[Desire HD Accessories] tezzums:
Hi all, my first post here at XDA!

I'd like to suggest and recommend the Martin Fields Overlay Plus screen protector.

I opted for this as I have no interest in anti-glare protectors due to the increased friction and the effect on screen clarity.

The Martin Fields protector requires a dry application, unlike other protectors which require a spray or water basin during adhesion. Easily applied with no bubbles and no reduction of responsiveness or clarity. I didn't experience extra traction as with some other protectors which can feel sticky/rubbery.

A major difference here is that this also comes with a

camera lens protector

which is invaluable due to the location of the camera and it's lack of a cover.

Purchased a genuine one from eBay for just under £10 inc. free shipping.

I'm always a believer in paying a little more for quality products. Buy cheap, buy twice...or more. However this doesn't disappoint!:D

Hope this helps anyone trying to make a decision.
[Desire HD Accessories] DiGWeeD2:
I have this http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...22993&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2167wt_1139 , good quailty, easy to use and very cheap for 6 protectors
[Desire HD Accessories] leppie:
I ordered some too. Thanks :)
[Desire HD Accessories] stankostanko:
+1 lalalalala (I need at least 10 characters so thats why "lalalalalalala") :p
[Desire HD Accessories] shah_jee:
why so many needed? just get a matte finish protector
[Desire HD Accessories] arielc:
Just recived the official HTC pack i bought from ebay, cost me around £2.80 for the two. So price is fine, I Kinda screwed up my first one because i took 5 seconds to aply it after I started pealing off the tab. Lots of bubbles that I couldnt get out, so for the next one I steamed up my bathroom cleaned the screen with the cloth and then I put the screen protector on as fast as I could.

Perfect fit, same two bubbles as everyone else (mum always told me I was special lol)

I'm really happy with it, just wish I wasnt so lazy the first time and actualy steamed up the room.
[Desire HD Accessories] tezzums:
I got these two bubbles on the top corners of my screen that refuse to stick or rub out when I first applied my Martin Fields protector. I fixed this by re-applying the protector a very tiny bit further from the top edge and it stuck absolutely perfectly.

When applying protectors too close to any of the edges, the screen appears to reject the screen protector on that side/corner.

I believe that this is actually an issue with the top edge of the screen (corner/edges aren't perfectly flat) rather than an issue the screen protectors.

I hope this helps anyone with the problem
[Desire HD Accessories] luminus:
I did use the adapt screenprotector. Normally i always use one from brando because they are perfect and good quality. But i always order them together with the phone and this time they had only protectors from adapt.

When i did read reviews from the shop where i bought it it looked a horrible protector to apply. Anyway i applied them on my first and second device and they are perfect without air bubbles and or dust under it. Not even a single one and the edges are perfect.

You need to take time for it and i don't recommend applying water or whatever. Adding water or anything else like soap adds risk to get dust or smudges underneath it.

I'm just patient applying it and even remove it several times when it isn't aligned properly. The only thing i do putting one or tho tapes on it and thats how i hold it. Don't touch the sticky part with your fingers. After it sticks perfect i lift the protector with a sticky tape at those spots where eventually is dust and with an other tape i remove it.

Thats how i do it and it works all the time.

For those who have those tiny bubbles on the side of the protector, if its a good quality protector then it is probably tiny dust underneath it. You don't see it because its on the edge. Just lift the protector and with an other tape tap underneath those dust spots and with some luck they are gone.

I had them too and fixed it like that.
[Desire HD Accessories] andreasy:
Does anyone know if we can buy SGP from Europe? their delivery price is ridiculous. They want $8 only for delivery. I need to pay $24 total for a screen protector. No matter what people say here about that product, this is not a matter of quality. Those guys underestimate our intelligence.
[Desire HD Accessories] andreasy:
Ok, I return with updates since I finally bought the SGP protector from USA since no other brand convinced me so far and I decided to give it a try.

I post this both as a warning and as a question towards people who might have purchased from them as well.

I placed my order 3 days ago and:

1) I received no order confirmation

2) Although I followed the registration procedure before checkout, after sending my payment, my registration cannot be found in their system so I cannot login and check the status of my order.

3) Finally, such issues are usually resolved by contacting the seller. Unfoertunately, there is absolutely no reply to their emails.

I guess I'll have to start a Paypal dispute in order to resolve this but since nobody needs such experience, be informed.

Now, if other people had positive experience, please let me know so that I can decide weather to start the dispute sooner or wait.
[Desire HD Accessories] satfly:
How did this end? Did you eventually receive confirmation?
[Desire HD Accessories] trenwei:
Does brando anti glare give the washout screen look with rainbow dots all over? My matte wrapsol is pissing me off lol

Contemplating between brando vs. mf
[Desire HD Accessories] sromer:
I've had my DHD for about 3 months , all of this time i haven't had a screen protector & i dont believe i'll ever need one
[Desire HD Accessories] Goodm7sn:
yes it does have those rainbow dots (specially remarkable at white backgrounds and text).

other than that , its a great screen protector.
[Desire HD Accessories] blithepig:
Got my SGP ultra crystal for DHD in the mail yesterday. So far so good, will use it a bit more before drawing conclusions but so far:

Pros: Feels slick, good fit (very, very slightly smaller than screen), SGP has a good rep for being tough, visually very good in normal light - if anything better than without.

About the same on fingerprints, maybe a bit better.

Cons: In full sunlight there's a bit of a greying effect, still useable if you turn so the screen isn't directly in the sun (didn't have time to wave it around and figure out what was going on yet.) No camera protection is a bummer, they do it on other products so maybe they'll start doing it.

All in all, really good, I'm happy with it.

Someone asked if they ship to EU - they shipped to UAE which is normally a pain so I imagine anywhere in EU'd be fine. It's relatively expensive, they put it in a 2oz bag with extra cardboard around the pack to protect it but it's doable.
[Desire HD Accessories] shamblesuk:
I bought the standard ones which you can get from eBay on the cheap. So far so good, only issue I can see is fingerprints.
[Desire HD Accessories] darkreize:
Does it get easily scratched with normal use? Like putting it inside your pocket, inside your bag, laying it screen flat on the table?
[Desire HD Accessories] Vispe85:
I'd say a cautious no. I had it for a month or so without any marks whatsoever, but just got fed up with fingerprints and all that smudge on it so I got a zagg invisibleshield, much easier to keep clean. Some people have said that it's no good but I can recommend it.
[Desire HD Accessories] skanino:
Hi!

Me i use a Brando Protection I think the best one!

washable and no visible!

You can try any time you want to put you screen protector, and you can wash it so the best ;)
[Desire HD Accessories] puska:
I've got the HTC original ones two in package, but not so satisfied should I get Invisible Shield or Brando Protection ?

Already have Case Mate Barely There for backside