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Accessories ***new g1 mirror screen cover***

SecretAsianMan

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Oct 20, 2008
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THE HILLZ..... AZ
so i ordered my new mirror screen cover and it finally came in from hong kong. it was only $4 and the quality is perfect. very easy to install and looks amazing. highly recommended product. it was purchased from ebay. sorry bout the horrible pics, but the vid has a nice shot......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0TjRAOMjsY


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So as mentioned I got the screen protectors.

Pros: Looks very cool. Super slick, like the factory protector, but much thicker. I think if something hit it, or I even used a knife point on the screen it would be protected. It is a really thick plastic, and feels durable. I love the mirror finish of the device screen now. Bling, but not to much. Perfect.

Cons: I did have to jack up my brightness, which shortens battery life somewhat. It has a slight moray rainbow pattern. Very easy to look past but took a bit of understanding as to why it existed. The aforementioned thickness makes the plastic not flush with the screen. Not a dealbreaker in any stretch.

Me: I got the 2 pack. Hilarious Engrish on the pack. The package has a small card for pushing out air bubbles and a small cloth for cleaning prior to placing the film down. The film is sandwiched between 2 throwaway plastic layers, one to protect the shiny silver and the other to protect the adhesive (safe for your device) side. I actually got the shiny side to stick to my phone via a static like stick. I pulled away the film on the other side and had this very tacky not so shiny side collecting all my fingerprints. It was then I realized that I had it applied reverse. Oh am I glad I got 2. So enjoy my mistake and hopefully you won't make it too. (I laughed, after I realized my mistake. Hopefully you enjoy it.)

Air Bubbles: I took my time and applied it really slowly and still had a few. I used a real credit card and slowly worked them out, and then about 24 hours later the slight "circle" where the bubble had been disappeared. Be aware that this was a bit annoying until it did, but patience paid off.
 
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Get ready to laugh....

So as mentioned I got the screen protectors.

Pros: Looks very cool. Super slick, like the factory protector, but much thicker. I think if something hit it, or I even used a knife point on the screen it would be protected. It is a really thick plastic, and feels durable. I love the mirror finish of the device screen now. Bling, but not to much. Perfect.

Cons: I did have to jack up my brightness, which shortens battery life somewhat. It has a slight moray rainbow pattern. Very easy to look past but took a bit of understanding as to why it existed. The aforementioned thickness makes the plastic not flush with the screen. Not a dealbreaker in any stretch.

Me: I got the 2 pack. Hilarious Engrish on the pack. The package has a small card for pushing out air bubbles and a small cloth for cleaning prior to placing the film down. The film is sandwiched between 2 throwaway plastic layers, one to protect the shiny silver and the other to protect the adhesive (safe for your device) side. I actually got the shiny side to stick to my phone via a static like stick. I pulled away the film on the other side and had this very tacky not so shiny side collecting all my fingerprints. It was then I realized that I had it applied reverse. Oh am I glad I got 2. So enjoy my mistake and hopefully you won't make it too. (I laughed, after I realized my mistake. Hopefully you enjoy it.)

Air Bubbles: I took my time and applied it really slowly and still had a few. I used a real credit card and slowly worked them out, and then about 24 hours later the slight "circle" where the bubble had been disappeared. Be aware that this was a bit annoying until it did, but patience paid off.


good description, but ive never had any air bubbles. i dont even use a card and ive installed 4 already on mine and some friends phones. its way better than not having the mirror. theres way more pros than cons. i say go with it!
 
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I didn't have to up my brightness any. They really do work great and look sweet. Also, don't feel bad Skeptic, I messed my first one up also. Lol!


Ah, even on low brightness while outdoors? With my current user habit, i tend to set my power management app on low battery setting, lowering my brightness significantly. That's why i'm worried the reflective surface may be too much for me.
 
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