is a screen protector required or does it have a hardend or gorilla glass of some kind?
I want to use Zagg but that is so expensive. I hear Skinomi techskins are good the only issue is the application and honoring of the lifetime warranty.
I got a two small but noticeable scratches on my Nexus S just from carrying it around in daily use. I decided to pick up a screen protector and at the time, the only protector was the Zagg.
I'd recommend NOT buying the Zagg for several reasons.
1) the installation isn't easy especially if it's your first time. I'd heavily recommend heavy use of the spray, a steamy room, and a lot of patience.
2) the screen clarity is rather poor. The much-vaunted orange peel effect does dissipate after 48 hours, but it's still rather noticeable. Worse though, is that it creates a very slight blur; a shame considering the clarity of the SAMOLED screen.
3) it gets roughed up rather easily. The screen protector reminds me much more of rubber than plastic. It has a slight tack that wears off a bit, but that also tends to pick up its own scratches and indentations. The tack is also very annoying when attempting to Swype or draw shapes. Although there's free lifetime replacements, installation is annoying enough that I wouldn't want to do it again.
I'd instead give a strong recommendation to Wrapsol Ultra, which just released a kit for the Nexus S.
1) Most importantly, it's FAR clearer than the Zagg. It's shocking to see the difference in clarity.
2) it's as smooth as the naked screen.
3) it's a full body kit. Covers the back nicely.
That said, there are some negatives to the Wrapsol.
1) The installation is dry, but it's not much easier than the Zagg. In fact, I'd heavily recommend doing parts of it wet if you can. Dust particles cling to the screen protector and removing them with a wet finger helps a lot. Having your fingers wet allows you to remove the sheet and retry.
2) The back sheet is rather tough to put on right. It's a mite short so you might have to try a couple of times.
All in all though, I wish I didn't get the Zagg. There'll be more good options coming out soon, but the Wrapsol Ultra is far better than the Zagg right now. (I wouldn't trust it for drop protection despite the ads though).
When people describe an "orange peel" effect with the Zagg, they're describing its texture, not a colour tint....without any type of orange tint.
I agree entirely, which is why I installed mine with the utmost care in a dust-free environment on an anti-static mat I use for watch repair - and if I have the patience for that, I have the patience for anything! I've also installed a lot of screen protectors over the years so it's something I'm fairly used to.Patience during the installation is mandatory and I think that is where most people fall short and become extremely frustrated with the product.
I would not recommend the Zagg Invisible Shield.
We're probably all agreed that the Nexus S is a cool-looking 'phone, especially with its curved screen. I was quite happy to show mine to anyone who passed by... until I applied the Zagg screen protector. After two weeks, it's still an embarrassment and has ruined the look of the 'phone, so much so that as soon as a replacement arrives it'll find its deserved home - in the trash.
The Zagg might well provide excellent protection, but it also reflects and refracts light from every direction (including splitting it into multiple colours), the holes don't line up, it has a terrible "orange peel" appearance and also has a tacky, rubbery feel, which makes using Swype particularly awkward. Mine still has a number of micro-bubbles trapped between screen and protector which haven't gone away and tiny flaw lines which can be seen when the screen is displaying something white.
And I might add, this is after a really careful, dust-free installation and a "wait" period of a couple of weeks.
I can't say anything good about this product, and hopefully a couple of images will illustrate how bad it looks, in my case anyway.
P.S. apologies for using Imageshack, the forum gave me database errors when trying to attach the files.
Thanks for sharing those photographs, that does look better than the Zagg and the cut-outs are far more precise. New market too!I used a full body skin from BestSkinsEver which is supposed to be the same material (3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film?) as Zagg at a fraction of the cost because they don't have fancy packaging or marketing. They have more precise cuts too IMO.
Gentlemen,
I have had the Nexus S since day one and have been using the same Zagg application since that day. I do not have the same issues and my screen looks wonderful without any type of orange tint. Patience during the installation is mandatory and I think that is where most people fall short and become extremely frustrated with the product. I recall the first time I applied Zagg on another phone, I wanted to choke someone. It is also extremely important for you to allow it time to dry and form to the phone after installation, about 12-24 hours. I believe some people are just throwing it right in their pocket after installation and it starts to pick up lint and debris and in some cases shift away from the install location.
For those of you that do not possess the patience for installation, I heard their was a newer type of Zagg that is easier to apply but I have not used it. Also, many malls within the US have Zagg representatives that are very skilled with applying Zagg. Maybe you want to give them a try sometime. If Zagg doesn't work for some of you, I wish you the best of luck finding a product that will match the protection that Zagg offers.
is a screen protector required or does it have a hardend or gorilla glass of some kind?
Dear snuphiluphigus,
I just purchased the "S" today and also the "Zagg" screen protector. I actually watched a best buy employee install one on an iphone4 and did a pretty slick job of it. They charge $8.00 to do it, but I have to say he did a great job. I opted to bring my Zagg home first to look at it and make sure it was really for my phone. As I'm sure you're already aware, accessories for our phones are few and far between.
My question for you is.... Were you concerned that the liquid might get into the speaker or any other opening? That's what concerns me.
Any comments on this would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Dave H
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