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Accessories EVO Screen Protectors Thread

Just got my Clarivue in the mail. I really LOVE these protectors (I've had them on many different devices) but they always seem under-sized and as far as I can tell their Evo protectors are definitely smaller than expected.

It seems to be an 1/8 of an inch smaller all around. Now I understand the front of the phone is inset to the sides, but judging from pictures and video I'd estimate that to be a 1/16, possibly leaving another 1/16 of an inch exposed.

My hope is that a case will wrap around enough to cover the portion the Clarivue doesn't.

which one doesn't give fingerprints? I want one that is anti fingerprints and protects my screen!

Clarivue does a pretty darn good job of that. Even with the Ultra-Clear. I found a simple wipe every once in a while is all that's needed.
 
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Clarivue does a pretty darn good job of that. Even with the Ultra-Clear. I found a simple wipe every once in a while is all that's needed.
thanks. i've used someone's iphone before that had a matte protector which felt a little sandy to touch. that thing does not give me any kind of fingerprint @ all adter using it. i loved it, but did't know the brand
 
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Maybe someone can help me out here. When I posted a coupon code over at precentral that I got for Zagg.com, I caught a lot of flak for it. Apparently "zagg sucks" while everything else is just light years better. Sarcasm aside, I'm definitely willing to try another brand with my new Evo, but I have a couple questions.

The Zagg invisible shields I've used in the past have held up pretty well, but not forever, which makes me want to be sure whatever I get has that lifetime warranty. I replaced my iPhone one probably 3 or 4 times.

The invisible shield adds a "grippiness" to the phone it's on which I like. It makes me feel like it's less likely to fly out of my hands. I also didn't have to worry about it sliding around as much on surfaces such as my dashboard, etc. (not that I make a practice out of putting my high end smartphones loosely on my dashboard). I used a friends iPhone which he had covered with Stealth Armor and it didn't have this grippiness. So I want something with grip.

What would you guys recommend with the aforementioned requirements of the screen/body protectors?
 
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I don't mind Zagg. I've used it in the past. I'm not terribly fond of the "orange peel" look, and the screen can feel a bit rubbery. But honestly, I can't reccomend anything else, as its all I've ever used.

I'm going to be trying Stealth Guard this time around with my EVO as I've heard some good things about it.
 
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Personally I'm waiting for SGP to release their Steinheil Crystal Clear film for the Evo. I ordered 2 sheets for the Droid a month ago, and I was very satisfied with it. It's feel is much closer to pure glass, unlike InvisibleShield.

I am waiting for this as well. But for the time being I'm going with Stealth Guards. I emailed SGP to see when they may be getting a screen protector for the EVO and am waiting for a response.

Did you get the anti-glare or the crystal clear for your Droid?
 
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I am waiting for this as well. But for the time being I'm going with Stealth Guards. I emailed SGP to see when they may be getting a screen protector for the EVO and am waiting for a response.

Did you get the anti-glare or the crystal clear for your Droid?

I think you meant anti-FINGERPRINT or crystal clear. I got the Crystal clear. It was indeed crystal clear.

A friend got the anti-fingerprint for his iPhone, and it blew me away. It made the screen have a matte feel and the screen didn't stick to your fingers if they were humid. But because it is anti-fingerprint, it slightly blurs the screen. I don't want that so I'm definitely getting the Crystal Clear for my Evo.
 
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I think you meant anti-FINGERPRINT or crystal clear. I got the Crystal clear. It was indeed crystal clear.

A friend got the anti-fingerprint for his iPhone, and it blew me away. It made the screen have a matte feel and the screen didn't stick to your fingers if they were humid. But because it is anti-fingerprint, it slightly blurs the screen. I don't want that so I'm definitely getting the Crystal Clear for my Evo.

Oh yes, thats right. How does the crystal clear feel? Is it as rubbery as Zagg?

I hope they release them soon.
 
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Are there any skin protectors that do not rely on the method of dipping or spraying the material into water with a bit of liquid soap?

I had to do that with a BetterSkins protector and I absolutely hated it.

I've used BSE on my BB Curve for the last 2 yrs. and have had NO problems with them I have put them on numerous other phones as well and all went well.

That being said they do have orange peel to a small extent and they tend to still show fingerprints. So I am looking into other options for my new EVO when I get it.

I would imagine that anything that is supposed to cover the back/sides of the phone would require some type of adhesive.
 
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