Screen protector - for best feel?

dhworph · Feb 8, 2012

So I have the basic screen protectors from verizon. I've never touched the actual screen (maybe I could check out the store model to see if it is naked), so I don't know how the screen feels.

But I find mine (w/ screen protector) to be a bit plastic feeling and a bit sticky. My BB storm naked screen was smooth as glass and felt hard to the touch.

1. Is the naked GNex screen glassy feeling and glides easily?
2. What screen protector is best for maintaining that smooth glassy feeling?

Any comments on how specific screen protectors feel in comparison to the naked screen are much appreciated...

Kancerstick · Feb 8, 2012

ive honestly had no problems with the verizon clear ones. Ive had ghost armor / zagg / ebay ones and my favorite is still the vzw clear ones.

although, imo nothing will ever feel as good as the naked glass.

batwings1 · Feb 8, 2012

I'm pretty happy with my XO Skin.

incredibull · Feb 8, 2012

My Verizon clears always seem to take a couple days to smooth out but after that I love those. Gotta watch what you wipe em down with too, some glass cleaners seem to tac it back up

s.m.knipe · Feb 9, 2012

dhworph said:
So I have the basic screen protectors from verizon. I've never touched the actual screen (maybe I could check out the store model to see if it is naked), so I don't know how the screen feels.

But I find mine (w/ screen protector) to be a bit plastic feeling and a bit sticky. My BB storm naked screen was smooth as glass and felt hard to the touch.

1. Is the naked GNex screen glassy feeling and glides easily?
2. What screen protector is best for maintaining that smooth glassy feeling?

Any comments on how specific screen protectors feel in comparison to the naked screen are much appreciated...

Yes, the naked screen feels great
The closest I have found has been the SGP Steinheil Oleophobic SP. It gets a lot of flak because it has about a 2mm gap all the way around the edges, but it definitely preserves the feel the best.

dhworph · Feb 9, 2012

s.m.knipe said:
Yes, the naked screen feels great

The closest I have found has been the SGP Steinheil Oleophobic SP. It gets a lot of flak because it has about a 2mm gap all the way around the edges, but it definitely preserves the feel the best.

The stock vzw screen protectors have a bit of a gap, maybe same - 2mm, I use the incipio 2-piece case, and it covers that gap for the most part. Do you think the Steinhall gap is bigger than the one on the vzw stock?

What about durability? my vzw screen protector has quite a few micro abrasions on it already (only noticeable with screen off and shining the light just right on a clean screen).

Mugen Power · Feb 9, 2012

batwings1 said:
I'm pretty happy with my XO Skin.

Definitely not this if you're looking for a glassy feel. It might be less sticky than other wet application protectors but it's nowhere near as slick as the VZ ones. I took a hit and returned my XO ones for that and other reasons and am using the VZ ones. They're not as smooth as the bare glass, and I doubt any protector will be, but it's better than the XO in terms of slickness.

s.m.knipe · Feb 9, 2012

dhworph said:
The stock vzw screen protectors have a bit of a gap, maybe same - 2mm, I use the incipio 2-piece case, and it covers that gap for the most part. Do you think the Steinhall gap is bigger than the one on the vzw stock?

What about durability? my vzw screen protector has quite a few micro abrasions on it already (only noticeable with screen off and shining the light just right on a clean screen).

If it is bigger, not by much (I just measured it and it is 2.5mm all around).

Durability-wise I notice no micro-scratches at any angle/light.

Also, with the diztronic TPU case there is still about a 1.75mm gap all around.

Misterbashi · Feb 10, 2012

All the protectors I have tried have not had so much of a gap but you can see where the edges don't adhere to the screen.
Its really annoying, and looks nasty.

Wondering if the ones with a gap adhere 100% to the screen?

sperho · Feb 10, 2012

s.m.knipe said:
Yes, the naked screen feels great

The closest I have found has been the SGP Steinheil Oleophobic SP. It gets a lot of flak because it has about a 2mm gap all the way around the edges, but it definitely preserves the feel the best.

Mugen Power said:
Definitely not this if you're looking for a glassy feel. It might be less sticky than other wet application protectors but it's nowhere near as slick as the VZ ones. I took a hit and returned my XO ones for that and other reasons and am using the VZ ones. They're not as smooth as the bare glass, and I doubt any protector will be, but it's better than the XO in terms of slickness.

Steinheil Ultra Oleophobic FTW. Couldn't stand the extra drag the XO skin had.

lorenzo3988 · Feb 10, 2012

maybe you have it on backwards? Jus a suggestion.

Thai · Feb 10, 2012

Just FYI, Zagg just came out with Invisibleshield HD for iPhone. I just got it for my iPhone. Much less orange peel...and smoother too!! Screen looks better. I had XO and this particular Zagg HD is better...not as sticky as XO! Just not as smooth as PowerSupport clear but close.

So, I would wait for Zagg to come out with HD on the GN...it is better than XO if u like those type of screen protectors (wet app).

s.m.knipe · Feb 10, 2012

Misterbashi said:
All the protectors I have tried have not had so much of a gap but you can see where the edges don't adhere to the screen.
Its really annoying, and looks nasty.

Wondering if the ones with a gap adhere 100% to the screen?

All my edges have stayed down (thus far) and this is the reason SGP gave for the gap, that the contour messes with the edges.

sperho · Feb 10, 2012

lorenzo3988 said:
maybe you have it on backwards? Jus a suggestion.

It's impossible to have it on backwards when the front-facing camera hole is aligned correctly with the front-facing camera lens.

Tim K · Feb 10, 2012

I've had the verizon one on since I bought it. I'm pleased with the feel and clarity....and above all the price. At first the fact that it didn't go to the edge of the screen annoyed me, but I think that ones that go to the edge inevitably start to come up from having an edge exposed. I don't even notice it anymore.

The only things I don't love about the verizon one are that it is a grease magnet and it does show fine scratches. Neither bugs me enough to take it off though.

Joe Schmuck · Feb 10, 2012

I bought the Zagg. Very happy with it.

edge · Feb 10, 2012

I have had hard dry protectors fail in the past. The wet ones give you the best clarity and protection. For the first few days the xo skins was a lil sticky, but got smooth. This stickiness isnt any stickier than rubbing my fingers on a counter top, just depends on how moist your fingers are. There is a reason companies like zagg or xoskins have gotten big, their stuff is strong. XO has the best feel and look out of all the wet ones imo.

Deathshead · Feb 10, 2012

Do you wear condoms for "the feel"?

I spent just under 2 years with a Droid x with a screen protector from day one.
the last month I had it I ran it naked and regretted ever having the screen protector.

If the Nexus gets a big enough gouge to hinder clarity then I will swap it out, However there is a price to this luxury.

Same goes for cases, I ordered the Cruzer lite Andy the android case becuase it looks so damm cool and I can find the charger whole in the dark. Not for protection.

edge · Feb 13, 2012

Deathshead said:
Do you wear condoms for "the feel"?

I spent just under 2 years with a Droid x with a screen protector from day one.
the last month I had it I ran it naked and regretted ever having the screen protector.

If the Nexus gets a big enough gouge to hinder clarity then I will swap it out, However there is a price to this luxury.

Same goes for cases, I ordered the Cruzer lite Andy the android case becuase it looks so damm cool and I can find the charger whole in the dark. Not for protection.

HAHA! No, but it do wear one for protection from sabertoothed crotch crickets. The xoskin doesnt distort the quality and keeps my from scratching my screen.

imronburgundy · Feb 14, 2012

Steinheil SGP definitely has them all beaten hands down. Feels just like having none on there

edge · Feb 16, 2012

Not from the reviews/pics I have seen

dhworph · Feb 16, 2012

I'm just about at the 3 month mark on my first vzw screen protector, and although it has many micro-abrasions upon extremely close inspection, I don't see myself changing it anytime soon...

It still feels too plasticky, and I do miss the glass feel of the BB Storm, but I think I'm over it...

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