Best screen protector?

[Ky1e.YC]

I tend to use cases AND screen shields...

Holdover habit from my Palm days...

So do I. But I m not sure which screen protector I should go with now. Seems IS is not really good choice comparing to the other choices. BTW, since I m pre-order EVO4G @ Shacks, any one know if they will offer those big brand's screen protector or good cases?

 

[Tre Lawrence]

What I used on my BlackBerry was a protector by Screenpatronus, IIRC.

 

[Rose4uKY]

Someone said they like this XO skin I think it was called. Now I don't really know which one I want. I wish it just came with one like my TP2 did!

 

[twe90kid]

how about this stienheil sgp screen protector?

 

[ls3mach]

I roll neked.

 

[auburnmk]

I put this on my TP2 immediately after using Zagg IS for TP and iPod and never looked back. The feel is about half as "rubbery" and cleans up well without much fuss.

Invisible Protection for Your Device | Clear Protector

Hope this helps any and all!

 

[YeOj]

I am using a bodyguardz screen protector on my pre and it has been great. They are accepting pre-orders now on the website:

BodyGuardz for HTC Evo 4G - PRE-ORDER - BodyGuardz | Skins, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Cases, Clear, Film

Not sure when they will start shipping yet. I will be ordering one for my Evo soon.

 

[H_D]

I think I'll forego the screen protector this time around IF & ONLY IF the screen is made of glass. Can anyone confirm that it is?

 

[alan7467]

I have found with my Hero there is no need for a protector. The glass looks as clean as the day I got it. I carry it in my pocket with no case. Never seen it get scratched. They way I feel is that if something is going to scratch the glass, it is most likely the result of a drop and it hitting something. In that case I would expect the glass to crack and break regardless of a protector or not.

This is because the Hero has an oleophobic coating on it that makes it scratch and smudge resistant. As far as I know the only phones on the market with this coating are the Hero and the iPhone. I have yet to hear that the EVO has the same. It should be easy to confirm one way or the other though. Somebody just needs to look at the light refraction on the EVO screen at an extreme angle. If there's a coating on it there should be a visible "ripple" effect.

If the screen is plastic or has no coating I'd recommend a PhantomSkinz protector. Not very easy to put on, but very durable and not too tacky once you get some finger oils on it.

 

[Writermind]

I swear by it: ZAGG | invisibleSHIELD | HTC EVO 4G Cases, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Skins, Invisible Shield

It is difficult to even intentionaly damage this one.

Agreed, probably the all around best screen protection out there bar none. I won't vouch for its ability to stay stuck once you apply, but I've tried several screen protectors and found none to be as sturdy as ZAGG.

 

[DougB541#CB]

I used phantom skinz for my Pre and no complaints there.

Phantom Skinz - Clear and Matte-Finish Protection Film for HTC Evo 4G

 

[Flip]

i love Zag u cant go wrong

 

[Rudementry]

Zagg Invisible Shield

I was looking around at the Invisible Shield by Zagg for the Evo 4G and noticed 3 options:

Full Body Maximum Coverage for $24.99
Full Body Easy Install for $24.99
Screen Coverage for $14.99

Obviously the last option has no back to it, but I was curious, what is the difference between Full Body Maximum Coverage and Full Body Easy Install?

 

[neilept]

they have a video that shows the difference. The Easy install does not cover the "harder places to put it on", I would assume this means the sides and top, and such. I ordered the full body max with the 40% off coupon from a coupon site.

 

[Rudementry]

So the Easy Install actually comes with less? Also could you link me the video?

 

[letsgoflyers81]

There's a link that says "Click here to see the difference between coverage options." on the site and there's a Youtube video. But it doesn't say exactly how the two are different.

I tried Zagg for my Touch Pro but wasn't really impressed with it. The screen was tacky and all the pieces were a pain to put on. I'm thinking about getting a screen protector that covers the entire front of the phone and possibly a low profile hard case to protect the rest of it.

 

[neilept]

YouTube - Types of invisibleSHIELD?„? Coverage

It is tacky, I've put on my last 3 phones, (Curve, no big deal since it is not a touch screen, Instinct, and Pre). I like, it, and with it on the back, it gives it some grip, without adding bulk to the phone.

It is somewhat hard to put on, just take your time. My wife did the instinct and Curve, and I did the Pre, and I am not very patient, but it came out great.

 

[Rudementry]

I tried Zagg for my Touch Pro but wasn't really impressed with it.

Alright then, what would you recommend instead then? Whatever it is, is it available by June 6th? I only chose Zagg because I'm going for a trip and want my phone protected beforehand.

 

[Setite]

I think the amount of time ZAGG lasts is worth it. Having used everything from expensive anti-glare face protectors to the pennies Hong Kong crap, I can say that ZAGG is bother cheaper over the life of a device and takes less time when you factor in re-application of new screens as they bubble up. All of the higher end face protectors I had on my iPhones started to develop bubbles in the middle of the plastic and had to be replaced, even with my keeping the phone in an empty pocket of my bag. They weren't air bubbles, but splits in what I understand is a two piece screen protector.

 

[Rudementry]

Is there a place I can go to compare the feel of Zagg and Phantom Skinz? Spending an hour reading reviews of the products really doesn't compare with spending 5 seconds of feeling them.