Hello all,
Just recieved my Droid X SGP Anti-fingerprint screen protector!
I'll keep the wording to a minimum because most of these screen protectors are the same in terms of application, and I'm sure all of you have already pored over the Ultra Clear review
Installation: 5/5
Easy as pie. The protector comes with a little green tab you pull back to expose the sticky end and you just align that up and set her down! No bubbles, no mess. This is GREATLY enhanced by the fact that the DX screen is a beautifully flat surface. If you've got bubbles, you did something wrong. These type of "hard" protectors should just lie flat and adhere. I didn't do any of those shower methods mentioned in other posts. As long as your not doing it in your dusty attic you should be fine.
PRO TIP: Many people simply use the optical cloth that is included with the protectors to clean the screen before application. While this is good, it's not perfect. To get the screen crystal clear, dab a BIT of 70% Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing type) on the optical cloth and wipe the screen. Much nicer.
Appearance: 5/5
I personally love the matte finish. It gives a sense of invincibility to the screen. Not to mention it look oh so smooth in the light. Oh, and the minimization of finger prints is sooo nice. Note my use of the word "minimization". While it does prevent most fingerprints, if you're particulary sweaty or oily then it will leave smudges. And for those that suffer face smudges: sorry, this screen does little to fight off the oily might of your face. Good news is the oils should just wipe off rather quick.
Functionality: 4/5
My fingers sliiidde so nicely on the screen now, but it seems as though I've lost some sensitivity to the screen. This may just be mental, but it seems like I have to "tap" a bit harder to get some things to launch. I'll play around some more to see if this holds up. In terms of how much it affects actually SEEING the screen, the "rough" nature of the AF screen does blur the screen ever so slightly. However, on daily use and functionality, this has no relevance. Text, even really really small text, come out very clear and all pictures are still very nice. But be warned, there IS a quality loss here. Price you pay to have less oil.
Pics:
Now here is my ONLY MAJOR GRIPE:
The screen that I happen to apply to my phone was pretty perfect excpet for the fact that between the peel-back plastic and the adhesive, there were small fibers/hairs FROM THE FACTORY!
This is sooo incredibly unprofessional. For a company that is suppose to provide screen protectors and tries hard to make the user have a clean surface before applying, having the factory sealed protectors already having fibers embedded in the adhesive is off-putting. It is VERY obvious on my screen and was there before I even peeled back the screen. I attempted to remove it but it had very firmly fused with the adhesive. Not good, SGP, not good at all. I'll contact them about this and let you know what happens.
Despite this fact, overally I'd give the Anti-fingerprint protector a 4/5. If you can accept a slight hit to quality, you can reap the benifits of no oil/glare and a silky smooth surface.
UPDATED SCORE:
Check out my update below, but I'm bumping up the grading on this screen protector to a 5/5. My first one had a small flaw, but SGP was quick to get out a replacement and all is well in the world.
Just recieved my Droid X SGP Anti-fingerprint screen protector!
I'll keep the wording to a minimum because most of these screen protectors are the same in terms of application, and I'm sure all of you have already pored over the Ultra Clear review
Installation: 5/5
Easy as pie. The protector comes with a little green tab you pull back to expose the sticky end and you just align that up and set her down! No bubbles, no mess. This is GREATLY enhanced by the fact that the DX screen is a beautifully flat surface. If you've got bubbles, you did something wrong. These type of "hard" protectors should just lie flat and adhere. I didn't do any of those shower methods mentioned in other posts. As long as your not doing it in your dusty attic you should be fine.
PRO TIP: Many people simply use the optical cloth that is included with the protectors to clean the screen before application. While this is good, it's not perfect. To get the screen crystal clear, dab a BIT of 70% Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing type) on the optical cloth and wipe the screen. Much nicer.
Appearance: 5/5
I personally love the matte finish. It gives a sense of invincibility to the screen. Not to mention it look oh so smooth in the light. Oh, and the minimization of finger prints is sooo nice. Note my use of the word "minimization". While it does prevent most fingerprints, if you're particulary sweaty or oily then it will leave smudges. And for those that suffer face smudges: sorry, this screen does little to fight off the oily might of your face. Good news is the oils should just wipe off rather quick.
Functionality: 4/5
My fingers sliiidde so nicely on the screen now, but it seems as though I've lost some sensitivity to the screen. This may just be mental, but it seems like I have to "tap" a bit harder to get some things to launch. I'll play around some more to see if this holds up. In terms of how much it affects actually SEEING the screen, the "rough" nature of the AF screen does blur the screen ever so slightly. However, on daily use and functionality, this has no relevance. Text, even really really small text, come out very clear and all pictures are still very nice. But be warned, there IS a quality loss here. Price you pay to have less oil.
Pics:
Now here is my ONLY MAJOR GRIPE:
The screen that I happen to apply to my phone was pretty perfect excpet for the fact that between the peel-back plastic and the adhesive, there were small fibers/hairs FROM THE FACTORY!
This is sooo incredibly unprofessional. For a company that is suppose to provide screen protectors and tries hard to make the user have a clean surface before applying, having the factory sealed protectors already having fibers embedded in the adhesive is off-putting. It is VERY obvious on my screen and was there before I even peeled back the screen. I attempted to remove it but it had very firmly fused with the adhesive. Not good, SGP, not good at all. I'll contact them about this and let you know what happens.Despite this fact, overally I'd give the Anti-fingerprint protector a 4/5. If you can accept a slight hit to quality, you can reap the benifits of no oil/glare and a silky smooth surface.
UPDATED SCORE:
Check out my update below, but I'm bumping up the grading on this screen protector to a 5/5. My first one had a small flaw, but SGP was quick to get out a replacement and all is well in the world.
)
