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[Nexus S Accessories] :
So the screen has a very small round corner on the top and bottom of the screen that goes down into the border of the phone.

The clarivue and any other PET protector is going to have the same "lifting edge" problem as a few have mentioned. They could have make it smaller all around to avoid that, but then the size would be way way off.

Flexible-style protectors may have a little better luck as they will bend with the round corner.

Overall, I'm disappointed in the Nexus S protector from clarivue.
[Nexus S Accessories] unremarked:
I also received mine today. The order was processed on the 11th, so a week ago.

Now, this could be due to my unfamiliarity with screen protectors(I usually don't use them because of the orange peel feel) but are they supposed to be.. mm... for lack of a better term, dirty? There were dust and artifacts on both the screen protectors I received. And yes, I cleaned the **** out of my screen before I attempted installation. I'd take a picture, but unfortunately my Nexus S is my only camera.

Further, it was alot of work to get it into position to "fit right." The included cleaning cloth worked great for all of five minutes, but after it aired out a little, I went back to my usual cleaning cloth.

On the upside, it feels great!
[Nexus S Accessories] kjy112:
[Q] Terrapin Screen Protector - Any Good?

Has anyone tried the Terrapin screen protector from Ebay?

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Te...+screen&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
[Nexus S Accessories] DaX05:
I totally agree with you! Best Buy's screen protector is $20 !!!! I found it a bit absurd when they told me the price. Besides if you put it on wrong, you're screwed with the bubbles. Aside from that, I don't like idea of dirt build up around the edges of the screen protector once or if it starts to peel off.
[Nexus S Accessories] roshga:
just got mine and installed it in a steamy bathroom...

i have to say that It's Great!!!

no bubbles (unlike the cheap one i had so far from ebay), no rubbery feeling (again.. unlike the cheap one) and looks really good.

Im Glad i ordered it (:
[Nexus S Accessories] DKYang:
I'm kinda curious about this too. It is being sold from the same seller as the curved S case. There's only like 2 reviews I found on google and both said it's good.
[Nexus S Accessories] Nexus MC:
I still have the clear plastic protector that came with the phone after 3 weeks.

Still waiting for an aftermarket one that I will like.

And I was actually considering this one
[Nexus S Accessories] tommyz2kool:
I was going with a naked screen but just noticed a scratch that I have no idea how it got there. I think the coating is can be easily scratched so now I have to put on a screen protector. :(
[Nexus S Accessories] Kuno3x16:
I have a screen patronus on mines and it works great! i got it on ebay. very smooth surface. The cut wasn't exact though so i had to make some minor alterations but other then that it works perfect.
[Nexus S Accessories] unremarked:
So after waiting over 24hrs to see how things would develop, I have to say that I do not recommend these screen protectors. You don't feel it at all. To me, it was like there was nothing there and I was touching the screen.

However, mine arrived "dirty" with dust, particles, and other things stuck to the screen protector itself prior to application. I ended up throwing both of them away, which was a mistake on my part since Clarivue will not send replacements/refund if you don't return the originals according to their return policy. Very disappointing.
[Nexus S Accessories] suksit:
Hmm... to me, that sounds like what a *good* screen protector should be --

protecting the screen while not being an obstacle between your finger and the screen :rolleyes:
[Nexus S Accessories] unremarked:
Holy awful paragraph structure Batman! X_x

Sorry, I typed that before I had my morning coffee. I agree, that's exactly how a screen protector should be! Definitely a plus for Clarivue.

My negative recommendation was due to the fact that it was "dirty," with particles/dust/red fibers on the screen protector itself prior to application and my disappointment with Clarivue's return/refund/whatevs policy.
[Nexus S Accessories] brmayhem:
Hey guys, does this protector attract more or less fingerprints than without? My main motive for a protector isn't scratch proof as it is fingerprint/oils. TIA
[Nexus S Accessories] suksit:
In that case you should get an anti-fingerprint / anti-glare / matte type one. The screen will not look as clear/bright as the clear type but you'll get better fingerprint/oil proof.
[Nexus S Accessories] profanum429:
I just got these. Maybe mine are just not right, but they fit in no possible way. Part of the protector is always not on the screen due to the slight downward slope of the glass at the edges, so the protector is just hanging off in the air. Looks terrible.

I've tried these, the Vikuiti (which had even worse fit, good luck getting a refund), Zagg (which looked ok-ish, but best of the ones I've used) and BSE (which after 4 days of 'curing' looked like my pixels each had a rainbow, even with a mixture of 32oz of water and less than a drop of regular dish soap and barely a spritzing of the protector). I probably just suck at it, but gorilla glass or no gorilla glass, I'm not using a protector; this is just way too much hassle than what it's worth.
[Nexus S Accessories] mbh87:
If anyone is interested I have a brand new pack of these that I will let go for $10. PM me if you want them.
[Nexus S Accessories] Vulpix:
Worst protectors ever. Of all the brands I've ordered so far, this has to be one with the worst cutting. One big gap at the top? Come on.
[Nexus S Accessories] Jayrod1980:
If you don't mind the wet app thing, go with ghost armor. I have their full body skin and I followed their instructions and all pieces are a perfect fit and no super thick orange peel like the zagg invisishield. Plus a full skin kit came with 2 of everything and was cheaper than one zagg screen only protector. I was originally waiting for the realook static type like I had on my old mt4g but now I'm more than happy with the awesome ghost armor ones. One tip, steam up and apply in a clean bathroom and follow the instructions after that and it should be perfect. About the rainbow effect and water application, use warm water and after its mixed, let it sit until there are no bubbles in the water cup. This kept away those rainbow little pixels from trapped soap under the protector.
[Nexus S Accessories] DKYang:
If you guys don't know already, Boxwave and Seidio has already came out with one. Boxwave is just expensive and Seidio is a bit cheaper at Amazon if you don't mind buying a 2 pack.
[Nexus S Accessories] Hostile89:
Took a few photos after putting on the clarivue on one of our phones. The bubbles should be gone by tomorrow. It does feel a bit different but both screens look about the same. Just going to have to test it out to see if I can get used to the feel.

note: the one on the left and the bottom has the clarivue on it.
[Nexus S Accessories] dinan:
Thanks for the pics. These screen protectors are the static cling type right? Not the ones you have to apply a liquid with? I don't think those bubbles are gonna come out if that's the case... based on my experience with those types of screen protectors.
[Nexus S Accessories] Hostile89:
It's the static cling type, but I've used these screen protectors on our BB's before and the bubbles came out fine after a day or so. You just have to make sure there is no dust or hair on the screen when you put them on.
[Nexus S Accessories] abbysingh:
I live in India, and the phone hasn't been officially released here. So I bought a cheap Amzer screen protector, and I'm pretty satisfied. Its nothing extraordinary, but I do feel it gets the job done.
[Nexus S Accessories] kenvan19:
I just got got the Ghost Armor skin for my and my wife's phones and I have to say I'm impressed. I generally don't do screen protectors, especially not on a phone with gorilla glass, but I was getting really fed up with the amount and visibility of the finger oil smudges. I was using my microfiber cloth every few hours and it was ridiculous. So I decided to give it a shot. I've been using it extremely heaving and I cannot discern a single finger smudge. For that sole reason alone it was worth my money.
[Nexus S Accessories] distortedloop:
Just to be clear, the Nexus S does NOT have gorilla glass on the screen...
[Nexus S Accessories] kenvan19:
Oh? I thought it did. Oh well I'm really not that worried. If you drop your phone hard enough to damage it, you're pretty screwed either way.
[Nexus S Accessories] distortedloop:
For some reason they went with regular glass instead of the gorilla like the Galaxy S phones have. Someone posted a confirmation tweet or email from Samsung a while back. It's in the General or Q&A forum.
[Nexus S Accessories] DJTaurus:
..cause contour display combined with gorilla glass would increase the price over 600$ ;)
[Nexus S Accessories] kenvan19:
Fair enough. As I said, even with gorilla glass if you drop your phone hard enough to matter its gonna be screwed either way lol. I dropped my MT3G off of a cherry picker once and was lucky enough to have it not break so it takes a heck of a lot to break a phone like these.
[Nexus S Accessories] DJTaurus:
I ve seen many tutorials with applying the screen protector....they use water with baby soap....i am wondering if pc screen cleaning fluid will do the job?
[Nexus S Accessories] tommyz2kool:
the easiest way is to just stick the entire protector in a dish filled with a couple drops of liquid soap. it will be completely wet and wont stick to your fingers. it will be slippery when you lay it on top of the screen. use you fingers to squeeze the water out then when the protector starts to stick a little use a stiff piece of cardboard to do the rest.

If its not aligned right just put more soapy water on to make it slippery again and try again.
[Nexus S Accessories] Vulpix:
Anyone tried Boxwave's overpriced protector? Do they fit better?
[Nexus S Accessories] cinemais:
It fits ok, sizewise... but the edges all around don't quite stick. But I have no other brand to compare it too...

What is bothering me a lot is the fact that this Boxwave protector attracts and keep grease all too easily... and when using the device the areas with grease show strong moiree patterns that get in the way of reading the contents of the screen... the smaller the text on the screen the more serious the problem is... touchwise, it appears ok -- but I am having a hard time adapting since I am rather used to "resistive" type screens.
[Nexus S Accessories] Overrange:
IMO, I would not want to use screen protector. I have used my Hero for over a year without screen protector. Due to it's chin, it never touch the surface. The screen is coated to reduce finger prints and since it is curve screen it should not touch the surface when you drag on the table, face down.
[Nexus S Accessories] Android Touch:
Has anyone used the xtreme guard full body ones yet?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=320646315416&index=1&nav=SEARCH&nid=80999398613
[Nexus S Accessories] aro:
Terrapin NOT GOOD

I tried it.

It is a little bit smaller than the screen. Maybe this is actually good to prevent to endges from curling up. However, it looks poor.

The surface is too glary! Drastically reduces visibility in daylight.

After only two days I have a deep scratch, even though I take good care of my phone.

Terrapin protector is not worth a penny. I do not recommend to buy it.
[Nexus S Accessories] eyals76:
Anyone try the Wrapsol Ultra for the nexus?
[Nexus S Accessories] jdm_cars:
I have installed the wrapsol ultra on 1 of 2 of my nexus S phones. I installed it on the Wife's Nexus S.

1st thing I noticed, it is very thick! much thicker than the Zagg that I am used to.

also I bought it so I could apply "Dry" the front went on without too much trouble though when you remove the air bubbles while dry you leave smudge impressions that do not completely go away!

The side pieces are not cut exactly and there was some overhang which I had to trim to make it flush.

Finally the Back! it was difficult to line up evenly on both sides doing it dry. so I removed the back cover from the phone and applied it "wet" like I would with ZAGG, the difference? much smoother result than the front that I applied dry, and a lot easier to handle.

I may do my other Nexus S with it "Wet" Im thinking.

it's a decent protector, though a lot thicker than Zagg or similar type, should protect the phone against impacts will though.
[Nexus S Accessories] eyals76:
Main reason im considering it is cause of the "dry" application, don't really want to mess with a "wet" one.

How bad are those smudges?
[Nexus S Accessories] DKYang:
I bought a pair (2 for $5.50). All I can say is that it's the same thing as all wet application protectors. I didn't like the screen one because I was just getting irritated that I had to wait a while for the micro bubbles to disappear. I mainly bought it because of the back protection. The back corners aren't easy to put on. I used the hair dryer method so I could stretch it.
[Nexus S Accessories] jdm_cars:
smudges from the squeegy eraser thing goes away, what I'm talking about mainly is the impression marks from where you had to squeegy out the bubbles, if you manage to apply it cleanly without too many bubbles in the first place it will look nicer.
[Nexus S Accessories] Moshie07:
How good are the clarivue screen protectors? worth getting?
[Nexus S Accessories] Android Touch:
The back needs a wet installation too??!?!
[Nexus S Accessories] DKYang:
Yes. I've never seen a dry application full body protector, ever.
[Nexus S Accessories] eyals76:
^^Wrapsol Ultra is a dry application full body protector.

Wanted to order it so it will be here when my nexus arrives, but they only allow fedex deliveries to my region and that makes it too expansive and not worth it for me.

Ordered the clarivue screen protectors instead and will probably order the S TPU case as well.
[Nexus S Accessories] NoYoFTW:
Do not get the Clarivue because there is a large cut out at the top. I was very disappointed by this.
[Nexus S Accessories] csmall:
I got the SGP Incredible Shield the other day and I love it. It replaced the zagg. One problem though there seem to be those rainbow lines that are like a hair thin going down the protector. I only notice them on an all white back ground but I think I got a bad protector. Other that the defect it is much nicer than the zagg.
[Nexus S Accessories] Xandlinger:
So I just tried to order the Ghost Armor Full Body... I don't mind paying the $25 for the skin, but shipping to Alaska is ~$22+ :eek:

How disappointing! Does anyone know of a cheaper or just as good full body cover that won't cost me near $50 to get? =/
[Nexus S Accessories] Jonathon Grigg:
Just got my generic ones today off eBay and they seem fine! No residue appears to be left behind either. Bargain for $4
[Nexus S Accessories] Aztriltus:
Same here.. I would be happy if there were a cheaper and good full body cover... Although I don't live in Alaska. I live in Singapore.
[Nexus S Accessories] johnkim0011:
I applied Zagg Invisible Shield full body today and I don't know if it's the scratch on the phone or the protector.... I see a line of scratch on the screen.

I had the default screen protector (that came with the phone) on till now so I don't know how possibly there could be a scratch but it's applied perfectly so I think taking off will only ruin it..

but I'm not sure if this is a scratch on the phone or the protector so I'm bit hesitant.. Could anyone give me an answer?
[Nexus S Accessories] johnkim0011:
Seems like the screen protector is scratched from Day 1.... It took me week and half to receive this... :mad:
[Nexus S Accessories] profanum429:
I've had that with some of the Zaggs I've used; they seem to have hairline 'scratchs' running horizontally across them. The one on my phone has one down in the area with the capacitive buttons so I don't notice it. It'd suck to have it on the screen area though.
[Nexus S Accessories] johnkim0011:
That's exactly what I have. One or two hairline scratches on the center... I thought it was on the phone after I applied them.. which shocked me because I had the default 'protector' attached until I received the protector.

I don't know if it's worth paying extra shipping and extra hours of installation.. this is second time I installed Zagg and I finally realized... the easiest way to install w/o bubble is put as much as water as possible.. it moves down smoothly with squeegee.
[Nexus S Accessories] Urbanrootz:
Case + Screen Proctector

:eek: OK here it is best deal going right now for the Nexus S - case + SP + stylus for the price $ its a freaking steal - case is the nicest I've seen thus far....the feel, the look, the way it fits. Then you get screen protectors,and a stylus, not like you need it but its included....Added a few shots

P.S had to get a little creative with link since I'm not allowed to post links, but you'll figure it out. :D

I just got this package, and I must say its a steal....seriously! I'm Very happy so far...it came with the case, 6x SPs and 1 stylus all for $8!

www(dot)amazon(dot)com/SAMSUNG-GOOGLE-NEXUS-CURVE-CASE/dp/B004IYVEBI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298050548&sr=8-2
[Nexus S Accessories] Jonathon Grigg:
Just curious about that stylus... a. Does it work (ie its a capacitive stylus) and b. Do you find you use it much? I just didn't think a stylus would work too well for a small screen. Anywho it does seem like a good deal!
[Nexus S Accessories] Urbanrootz:
No Its not a capacitive stylus, just a basic pen stylus, like the type you'd get with a Nintendo DX, and no I didn't use it much, only to try it out, work'd pretty well actually.

Guess it would be handy to play some games on the NS
[Nexus S Accessories] Jonathon Grigg:
If it worked on the NS then it has to be a capacitive stylus :P otherwise it wouldn't work at all... but it probably only has like some kind of leather or some other conductive material on the end (I can't remember exactly, I read something somewhere).

And about the case, it appears to be a bit chunky in the photos, ie making the sides higher and it appears to be wider too. How are you finding it, does it detract much from the experience?
[Nexus S Accessories] DarkAgent:
How are the SPs? Are they wet or dry application? Do they have that "orange peel" texture or as they smooth as glass?
[Nexus S Accessories] Jonathon Grigg:
I imagine they would be generic like mine, and I can say that my eBay cheapos are smooth like glass. Other than the camera/speaker openings at the top, I can barely tell any difference from the stock glass!
[Nexus S Accessories] DarkAgent:
Link plz to generic-glass like SPs from eBay.
[Nexus S Accessories] Jonathon Grigg:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-10x-Scre...85134081QQcategoryZ162332QQvarZQQcmdZViewItem

I got mine from this guy (pack of 6 though). Just be aware that as for all postage this cheap (free and only a few bucks for the protectors themselves) it can take a few weeks to arrive. The seller is very helpful if you have any issues though, saying if mine didn't arrive after another week or so they would resend another. It did arrive though in the end so it wasn't necessary (:
[Nexus S Accessories] jayvo:
I bought this yesterday on Amazon and will be receiving it tomorrow. Hopefully the screen protectors are decent.
[Nexus S Accessories] owlmatt:
Clarivue and SGP are harder to put on properly but without a doubt the best screen protectors money can buy.

http://www.clarivue.com/samsung-nexus-s-screen-protector.html

http://www.sgpstore.com/sgp-google-samsung-nexus-s-screen-protector-incredible-shield-series.html

You can also find 10% off coupons online. This is money well spent. I only use these.
[Nexus S Accessories] jayvo:
Just had Best Buy install the invisible sheild protector on mine. I don't see the hate for them.
[Nexus S Accessories] Vulpix:
Can you share one of those 10% coupons? I can't find any for SGPStore so far...
[Nexus S Accessories] jonc:
Hey everyone.

I've read through the various reviews and options here, but am still left wondering "which is the best". My criteria are that it fits well, it should minimise finger smears and isn't too thick and rubbery.

I'm in the UK, so if anyone could provide advice on the best place to buy protectors around the UK that would be great. I've got Expansys and MobileFun already non my list of potential sources.
[Nexus S Accessories] jayvo:
So after having my Invisible Shield on for a couple days from Best Buy, I don't care for it. It's rubbery and irritating but I feel compelled to use it because I already paid $20 for it. :mad:
[Nexus S Accessories] Nexus MC:
I went ahead and tried the cheapos in ebay from a local seller. 5 protectors for a little over $3.50. I should have it by this weekend. Will let you guys know.

It's the same material to the protector I got for my son's itouch 4g. PET film. Supposedly a smooth, none rubbery feel. It's .12 mm thick, and the cutouts for the earpiece, camera n sensor are similar to the protector the phone came with.

It's also a dry application.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250770979425&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
[Nexus S Accessories] AllGamer:
i threw into the garbage the old Indestructible Superguard orange skin rubbery feel protector

and replaced it with the normal PET film

it's working SUPER Good, Amazingly fast and smooth, now i can use 1 hand to operate the phone

and no bubbles trapped under the screen

the indestructible ones keeps air bubble trapped if applied non wet, very annoying
[Nexus S Accessories] AndyCr15:
I've always used Brando up to now. I always get the Anti-glare version, but Brando don't have one for the SNS I don't think. I don't know why...

Anyway, trying a Clarivue Anti-glare now. Thanks for the link.
[Nexus S Accessories] Ulver:
I was using an invisible shield as my screen protector but I then decided to give ghost armor a try. Personally, I like ghost armor so much better. It feels smoother and has less of an orange peel look. Definitely give ghost armor a try.
[Nexus S Accessories] cyleo:
A few days ago I ordered a free screenprotector from stealthguard (link). I don't know if you guys are familiar with them, I saw them a couple of times on this forum.

The big advantages of this one is that it's as close to free as possible (if you buy the basic version you only pay for shipment if i'm correct) while still offering Zagg-like protection. I've installed them on my phone (HTC Desire but thinking about switching to this one) and I like the feel, they offer more grip. Disadvantages are that the shield makes your phone glossy (well, no problem there for the Nexus S) and the screenprotector has more resistance ofcourse, but it's neglectable.
[Nexus S Accessories] Nexus MC:
I finally got the protector I ordered from ebay. The screen is great.

Smooth and no resistance to the touch and doesn't have the orange feel effect.

Dry application was a breeze. No bubbles to deal with (if you put it on carefully), and doesn't affect the viewing quality of the screen.

The only drawback, the screen is just a tad big. But I think it's because of the Nexus S' rounded edges of the actual screen itself and leaves about 1/16 of the protector hanging. But having the matte TPU case, im not worried of it peeling off by accident because the raised bezel from the case protects the outer edges of the protector. But the protector do line up with the screen itsel, just to make that clear. It's just that the surface corner of the NS screen is rounded.

Overall I am very content with this $3.60 screen protector purchase.

And it comes in 5 protectors. I'll post pics later on.

I think the combo of the screen protector and TPU case is perfect.
[Nexus S Accessories] remick.no:
could you write a little bit more about it ?

I've 3 screen protectors and air bubble were more than annoying

tear away protectors faster then put them on the screen :(
[Nexus S Accessories] AndyCr15:
For anyone interested -

http://hemorrdroids.net/martin-fields-nexus-s-screen-protector/

My review. I wasn't impressed :(