Screen Protectors

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 04-30-2011, 04:19 PM

So...I've seen screen protectors from a few different companies. Skinomi, Phantomskinz, bodyguardz, to name a few. What I'm wondering is if anybody has tried them on the G2X yet. The reason I ask is because of the curve of the glass at the edges. Normally I'm a fan of dry apply anti-glare, but I'm thinking that wet apply will stick better to the curve, and phantomskinz is the only one i've found that makes an anti-glare wet apply screen protector.

Thoughts? I'd prefer not to hear "don't use a screen protector"

Thanks

**olliegrl** · 04-30-2011, 04:45 PM

don't use one.

JUST KIDDING! lol

I'm using the one from Tmo store and it doesn't even go all the way to the edges. it's not a bad thing. i'm just saying it only covers the actual screen and nothing more. i'd prefer it that way so that it wouldn't get caught up in my cases and stuff.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 04-30-2011, 05:54 PM

don't use one.

JUST KIDDING! lol

I'm using the one from Tmo store and it doesn't even go all the way to the edges. it's not a bad thing. i'm just saying it only covers the actual screen and nothing more. i'd prefer it that way so that it wouldn't get caught up in my cases and stuff.

Yeah I saw those. I want more edge to edge than that. Even top to bottom leaving out the curved sides would be ok with me.

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**20blks** · 04-30-2011, 10:18 PM

I got a body guard from ebay and it's awesome.

**Droid800** · 05-01-2011, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by iamlilysdad

So...I've seen screen protectors from a few different companies. Skinomi, Phantomskinz, bodyguardz, to name a few. What I'm wondering is if anybody has tried them on the G2X yet. The reason I ask is because of the curve of the glass at the edges. Normally I'm a fan of dry apply anti-glare, but I'm thinking that wet apply will stick better to the curve, and phantomskinz is the only one i've found that makes an anti-glare wet apply screen protector.

Thoughts? I'd prefer not to hear "don't use a screen protector"

Thanks

I was thinking the same thing. I'm not sure how it will handle screen protectors with the sloped sides.

The only good dry ones I've found so far are these:

Clarivue is of really high quality. I got them for my Nexus S when I had it. They're thinner, though, so I'm not sure if they'll do well on the sides. SGP doesn't have screen protectors for the G2x or optimus 2x yet, but they should be good quality too.

**r3g** · 05-05-2011, 06:07 PM

Check out the Zagg Invisible Shield. Best protector I've ever used.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-05-2011, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by r3g

Check out the Zagg Invisible Shield. Best protector I've ever used.

I've never liked them personally. If I go wet I'll get the phantomskinz matte full body kit. They are dumb and don't sell just the matte screen protector.

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**r3g** · 05-05-2011, 07:01 PM

Why do you desire a matte finish?

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-05-2011, 07:16 PM

Why do you desire a matte finish?

Swyping is so much easier. And I hate glare with a passion.

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**r3g** · 05-05-2011, 07:30 PM

I used a matte finishe because of glare also but i hated how it killed the image quality. found a happy medium with the zagg even though it isnt the most glide friendly surface lol

**Droid800** · 05-07-2011, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by iamlilysdad

I've never liked them personally. If I go wet I'll get the phantomskinz matte full body kit. They are dumb and don't sell just the matte screen protector.

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Do phantomskinz have the orange peel/tackiness problem? That's what bothers me about Zagg.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-07-2011, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Droid800

Do phantomskinz have the orange peel/tackiness problem? That's what bothers me about Zagg.

No. Not at all. I had both on my Palm Pre and definitely liked the Phantomskinz 1000% more. I want to try the matte one, because I prefer those, but $25 is a lot considering I'm not gonna use the full body kit.

**Droid800** · 05-07-2011, 11:52 PM

What about Skinomi? Are their protectors any good? (They say they avoid the orange peel problem, but I have no experience with them)

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-08-2011, 09:07 AM

I have no personal experience with them personally. For me it's more about the feel than the look. IMHO no wet apply skin has the feel of a decent matte finish dry apply. That's why I'm so interested in the Phantomskinz. Seems like it could be the best of both worlds. Durability of a wet apply with the look and feel of dry apply.

**r3g** · 05-08-2011, 01:24 PM

If you end up getting one be sure to post pics

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-08-2011, 03:18 PM

I definitely will if I go that route.

**Droid800** · 05-08-2011, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by iamlilysdad

I have no personal experience with them personally. For me it's more about the feel than the look. IMHO no wet apply skin has the feel of a decent matte finish dry apply. That's why I'm so interested in the Phantomskinz. Seems like it could be the best of both worlds. Durability of a wet apply with the look and feel of dry apply.

Same with me. I got used to the PowerSupport films for the iPhone, and so far have only found SGP as a viable alternative for other handsets. (and they don't make Optimus2x/G2X protectors)

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-08-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Droid800

Same with me. I got used to the PowerSupport films for the iPhone, and so far have only found SGP as a viable alternative for other handsets. (and they don't make Optimus2x/G2X protectors)

Not yet.

Seidio is a good alternative to SGP, but they have nothing yet either.

**robbieas** · 05-09-2011, 04:20 PM

You don't need a screen guard, you've got Gorilla glass. Google or Youtube Gorilla glass and you'll see why it's not needed. But if you want it for glare/fingerprints, I've used NLU products for years on my old Palm Pre and thounsands of them commercially with great success.

**spidersweb#ac** · 05-09-2011, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by robbieas

You don't need a screen guard, you've got Gorilla glass. Google or Youtube Gorilla glass and you'll see why it's not needed. But if you want it for glare/fingerprints, I've used NLU products for years on my old Palm Pre and thounsands of them commercially with great success.

Has it really been confirmed that the G2X has Gorilla glass ??? I haven't heard a definitive answer. I'm just sayin'.

**r3g** · 05-09-2011, 04:52 PM

It has Gorilla Glass. LG says so.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 05-09-2011, 10:47 PM

Even if I didn't use a matte screen protector for reasons other than just protecting the screen I would still use one. Gorilla Glass or not. Sand scratches all kinds of glass.

But this isn't a thread to discuss whether or not to use one. This is a thread to recommend good ones.

Please stay on topic.

Thanks.

**spidersweb#ac** · 05-10-2011, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by r3g

It has Gorilla Glass. LG says so.

I just broke mine today (thanks for the jinks.)
The Optimus 2X has Gorilla glass; the G2X does not.

Now I gotta get this darn thing fixed!!! My advice get a good case and protector quick!

Arrrrrrgggg!

**Droid800** · 05-10-2011, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Spidersweb

I just broke mine today (thanks for the jinks.)
The Optimus 2X has Gorilla glass; the G2X does not.

Now I gotta get this darn thing fixed!!! My advice get a good case and protector quick!

Arrrrrrgggg!

That's incorrect. The G2X has gorilla glass.