Review: PhantomSkinz for Optimus V

[Bigtuna00]

Product link: Phantom Skinz |LG Optimus S, cell phone skins, screen protectors, cases, covers, shields, full body protection

Yes, that's for the Optimus S but the body is the same.

I have the "Screen Only" kit.

Pros:

• Much better feel than the stock screen.
• Protection.
• Easy to install.
• Easy to clean.

The cover eliminates the stock "sticky" plastic feel.

Cons:

• Inteferes with touchscreen.
• Decreased direct sunlight visibility.
• Doesn't completely cover the screen.
• Adds visible texture.

When I say it interferes with the touchscreen, I'm not sure this is PhantomSkinz' fault; i.e. I don't think it's their material, I think it's our screens. I had PhantomSkinz on my EVO and I loved it. On the Optimus the screen doesn't react as quickly to touch and I often have to repeat swipes.

As far as not covering the screen completely, this is a minor issue, but there is a 1-2mm gap all the way around.

The last issue is a bit of a mystery, I did not see this on the EVO: after a day or so the protector developed a visible "texture" that is somewhat like the "orange peel" look you get with ZAGG InvisibleShield. Here is an example of the InvisibleShield look:

The reason I say this is a mystery is that PhantomSkinz are known for *not* having a texture. Maybe they changed the material? I haven't contacted them yet about this but I plan to.