iPhone screen protector

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Grand Master

Draconian Guppy

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So i've been googling my way into what brand of screen protector to buy and i've narrowed it down to this:

1. BSE, best whole body protection, yet yellow peel effect. ( though you have to make your own soapy solution)

2. Body guardz, hard to apply, not so much yellow peel.

3. invisishiled, apparently begins to peel around the edges.

Anyway, though i'd ask, which brand have you used, had any problems with eg. like lint accumulating, edges peeling off, etc.

*It has to be a whole body, not just screen protector.

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I have been using invisible shield for years now actually, even have it on my iphone, mac book pro and my magic mouse and magic trackpad and ipad.

I have bought so much that I am a zagg zealot ROFL.

That being said they are not without error at times. I have found some that seemed to look a little weird after applied but most were 100% great.

I dont understand why people think zagg is so bad because, heck, what other company will replace ones that have issues for free, for life.

If it peels off (usually after a LOT of use and going in and out of pocket etc), just get a replacement then send the old one back (the shield you peeled off) and its free.

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HawkMan

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My invisible shield on my X10 is sticking perfectly around the edges, no sign of peeling. while I was a bit worried about the orange skin surface, when you use it and don't look at an angle it's not noticeable. and unlike the smooth ones, you don't get finger smudges, and after a week when it's dried out, it also doesn't feel "sticky" unlike most bare screens or smooth screen protectors.

so yeah , I would have no problem recommending invisible shield.

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Manish

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Have you looked into SGP Incredible Shields? Not really used those particular full body kits, but I do know that the SGP front screen protectors are pretty good quality.

I dont understand why people think zagg is so bad because, heck, what other company will replace ones that have issues for free, for life.

If it peels off (usually after a LOT of use and going in and out of pocket etc), just get a replacement then send the old one back (the shield you peeled off) and its free.

My experience with the InvisibleShield on my iPhone 4 was that it started to peel off within 2 weeks. Eventually it'll get stuck to something in your pocket and peel off more. This has happened not only to me, but also 4 of my friends with the same phone and Zagg product.

It could be argued that other companies may not need to replace their screen protectors as they actually stay stuck to the screen. For example, I've not had any problems previously with Power Support screen protectors (which is what I've ordered now).

Also, it's not free as you pay for delivery/shipping. I refuse to do so, as a matter of principle of course.

Ultimately, it's up to you, but as Smooth3006 said, InvisibleShields are "total garbage".

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Plarkster

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I use the crystal ones from phonedevil.com - they're only about £5 so a bit more than the cheap eBay ones but they feel much nicer and are more scratch resistant. Obviously it depends on which ones you get sent on eBay as they're mostly no name ones so you might be lucky and get a good one.

As far as covering the back aswell, I've only heard of the Zagg and have heard mixed things - they seem great in reviews but someone I know had one and it peeled around the sides. The problems could be with people not fitted them well enough but I've never used one so wouldn't know.

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Have you looked into SGP Incredible Shields? Not really used those particular full body kits, but I do know that the SGP front screen protectors are pretty good quality.

My experience with the InvisibleShield on my iPhone 4 was that it started to peel off within 2 weeks. Eventually it'll get stuck to something in your pocket and peel off more. This has happened not only to me, but also 4 of my friends with the same phone and Zagg product.

It could be argued that other companies may not need to replace their screen protectors as they actually stay stuck to the screen. For example, I've not had any problems previously with Power Support screen protectors (which is what I've ordered now).

Also, it's not free as you pay for delivery/shipping. I refuse to do so, as a matter of principle of course.

Ultimately, it's up to you, but as Smooth3006 said, InvisibleShields are "total garbage".

Nice, those SGP have only good reviews on amazon! definitely taken as my first choice if I can't find anything else ! Thanks!

edit: though a bit on the expensive side.

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Manish

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The problems could be with people not fitted them well enough

Nope. Fitted it fine when I initially put it on.

Nice, those SGP have only good reviews on amazon! definitely taken as my first choice if I can't find anything else ! Thanks!

edit: though a bit on the expensive side.

Might be cheaper on eBay or the official SGP store?

Good luck!

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Leonick

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I would say InvisibleSHIELD, easiest to apply of all screen protectors...

Though I only use it on the back and not on the screen, and when light comes from a angle on to the back the invisibleshield is well a little foggy or cloudy, don't know how good that would be on the screen.

Grand Master

Draconian Guppy

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Thought iPhones dont need one because the screen doesnt scratch? I posted some months back that Apple was stupid to remove these from their online store. I was replied back to by a few people saying that the screen doesnt scratch and they improved it.

Haters gonna hate.

The screen is scratch resistant and not unscratchable or scratch proof, it would have to be made out of diamonds or something along the line. And whadda ya know, almost every phone use scratch resistant surfaces (Except for low end models were it's just plastic coated for protection).

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techbeck

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Haters gonna hate.

The screen is scratch resistant and not unscratchable or scratch proof, it would have to be made out of diamonds or something along the line. And whadda ya know, almost every phone use scratch resistant surfaces (Except for low end models were it's just plastic coated for protection).

Not trying to hate or bash here. Just asking a question. I was told people were keeping their iPhone in their pockets with keys and the keys never scratched the screen. I dont have personal experience with iPhones screens. I have used all models of iPhones, but I am not going to purposely scratch test a phone.

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Draconian Guppy

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yeah normal wear and tear it should hold up. but if I can add extra protection that won't distort the display. Though I've put a previous 3GS thru hell and not one scratch on the glass, however the plastic on the back was a whole different story. On the iphone 4, it's different because it's glass on back and front, hence why i'm looking for a whole body protector. Again, scratch resistant doesn't mean it CAN'T get scratched.

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