Disappointed with Zagg Shield

[Super 27]

I ripped the Zagg off of mine as well. The installation was a pain, there was dust underneath it (despite cleaning everything per the instructions), and the corners didn't stick properly. I also wasn't happy with the feel of it - it seems like it makes it harder to slide your finger across the screen when scrolling.

Switching to the Boxwave was by far the best move I could've made. I have their anti-glare screen protector, which does SLIGHTLY decrease the clarity of the screen, but significantly reduces glare and fingerprints and has a great feel to it when scrolling. I also use their silicone skin for the phone, which is great too. You can purchase both in a bundle for about the same price as one Zagg.

 

[EgeBamyasi]

Switching to the Boxwave was by far the best move I could've made. I have their anti-glare screen protector, which does SLIGHTLY decrease the clarity of the screen, but significantly reduces glare and fingerprints and has a great feel to it when scrolling.

I finally like my BW anti-glare. It took a couple of days to get used to. It gives the screen a kind of silk screen effect, similar to being up close to one of those bulb-based rear projection TVs. It hurt my eyes at first but now seemed to have adjusted to it - sort of like getting new glasses or contacts.

I really like the way it feels. It is a little 'plasticy' feeling compared to the bare screen - that's to be expected - but it does have a nice feel to it, IMO.

 

[NYCHitman1]

I would like a pound

That's what she said.

 

[missy brown]

wow i never had a problem installing mine and its still on my phone matter of fact i even have the buttons protected too so it wont peel off i love them.

 

[WhiteNoise]

I have had a zagg shield on my ipod for a couple years now so I got the full body for the hero. After a week there are no more bubbles and the screen looks good to me. I will update if I have any trouble with it. Its a lot of money to spend on a shield if it just craps out after a few months.

 

[Toyzruskid1976]

sorry... have to join the band wagon.. I got the Zagg screen protector and I loathe it. I can't bring myself to remove it as I spent 15 bucks for it. I bought it direct from Zagg. I liked the concept, but no matter how hard I tried I couldnt get all the bubbles out, and every time I attempted to corect it, more and more crud got under the screen.

I'm actively looking for something else for the screen as I'm one to put my keys in the same pocket as my phone (just out of habit)

 

[aauussttiinn88]

every person i know that got zagg hated it, i personally hate how it feels as sticky as fly paper...go with ghost armor it has a glassy feel to it and IMO is better quality . saw a video on you tube with a guy who had like a samsung instinct with ghost armor andtook a weed whacker to it...and still looked new

 

[saint84]

Wow, yeah, I'm at the opposite of this spectrum, I bought mine about 2 weeks ago, threw it on in about 10 minutes, no dust, no bubbles, perfect fit.... I believe the stories though, I had a cheapo on my iphone a couple of years ago and trashed it... I seem to have bad luck on "accessories" as I always seem to buy the expensive crap and end up trashing it or giving it away. But as it stands with the Zagg, felt like a total rapage spending 20 bucks at best buy for a screen protector then seeing them on the actual site, a full body for 24.99.... But, I'm happy with it, I put a huge scratch across my pre the first week I got it trying to plug in the stupid charger so when I got my hero 3 weeks ago I wasn't about to take that chance again...

 

[joehp1]

Just took mine off today after 3 months. The screen did not look as bright and the screen responsiveness was not the same with it on. Big improvement now without it!

 

[TerrBear]

What't the point of these screen protectors anyway? I have had smartphones for years and have never ever had a screen protector and have never had scratches on my screen. I also don't carry sandpaper in my pocket. Have you guys seen the video on youtube of the guy trying to scratch his droid screen with a key? Doesn't work. It's glass just like ours.

 

[LastFrontierLabs]

Took mine off and it has been so much more responsive.

 

[bcrtj457]

i got a zagg screen protector from best buy, had them install it (7.99). the first one they installed had lines going thru it, told me to bring it back if they didn't disappear in 24 hours....they didn't disappear, so i brought it back and they put a new one on. no problems here.
what led me to go ahead and spend the 30 dollars total for the screen protector, was watching my husband go thru 5 universal screen protectors that needed to be cut to fit your phone. took him a matter of 30 min to destroy all 5 and NO screen protector was put on my phone! there is no telling how many more 5 packs of universal screen protectors i would've needed to purchase to have one on mine AND his phones

 

[kdh77]

I have the Zagg screen protector on my Hero and i hate it. i just cant bring myself to peel it off for the $20 bucks I spent on it.

 

[Dreamliner]

I bought mine on eBay. After I installed it and it looks like crap, I contacted them. They didn't reply, so I filed a PayPal dispute and got a refund.

I go bare now.

 

[eg600]

I had mine installed at BB, since the phone came out, no problems whatsoever. Very pleased with ZAGG so far.

 

[LastFrontierLabs]

I have the Zagg screen protector on my Hero and i hate it. i just cant bring myself to peel it off for the $20 bucks I spent on it.

Just write it off.... I pulled mine off and have been so much happier with the phone.

 

[kdh77]

Ok, Peeled it off and trashed it, MUCH happier now. Its way to grippy for a touchscreen phone.

 

[thathrill]

interesting comments. I had the Zagg full body shield since december and I have no real complaints. I do think it sucks regarding costs for the warranty but overall I do like the shield. I like the grip feel of the shield as it doesn't really slip out of my hand. And the screen is still responsive to taps and swipes. I don't think its something for everyone tho. The installation is a bit time consuming and I think there is a bit of a learning curve. I suggest watching the youtube videos and using a lot of the solution for the front and back of the shield. I also suggest doing the screen first then the back and try to find a dust free area. Had no bubbles too. Have to be patient

 

[NCHornet]

Man I wish I would have seen this thread before I ordered my Zagg screen protector. Went on okay, there are a couple small flaws in the material itself. But what I hate is the orange peel surface. Totally ruins the feel of my hero. I may go naked and see how long the screen lasts?

NCH

 

[TerrBear]

Been naked since October and only one minor nick in the glass. This thing is pretty tough.

 

[hakujin]

so glad I found this thread! I was debating the zagg, but the sticker shock has been holding me at bay.

not honestly sure if i'm going to get a screen protector at this point, kinda prefer nekkid w/ just a soft shell on back side. but I know now if I do get a protector, it'll be a cheap 3x/4x/5x pack from ebay like I got for the woman's moment. if I'm going to have slight imperfections/bubbles and such, it might as well be in a protector that doesn't burn my pocket, lol.

 

[nick325i]

I love mine and have had it on since I got mine last year in November. install was 30 minutes and had no problems getting it to fit. Put one on my girls blackberry a week later.

 

[hakujin]

install was 30 minutes and had no problems getting it to fit. .

sounds like it i was just at best buy today and they were explaining how most people aren't applying them correctly and that's why the negative reviews. said... they have a special squeegee yada yada. And they charge $8 to install!

either way it's a slight toward zagg, and you got be b@tsh1t insane to spend $30 plus after all is said and done. the phone itself only cost me $60 and is now $50! Screw overpriced zagg, screw overpriced bestbuy, and screw any piece of thin plastic synthetic whatever for more than a $5 spot. I'd rather chance a scratch (builds character anyway) and have a more responsive screen.

 

[geneva54]

I have used Clarivue on a couple of phones and it works great. Fairly inexpensive. You do have to have all the dust off before applying but you can still fix that if you are careful.

 

[Droidone]

my vote is for skinomi. I havent tried it on my hero but have it on my pre and it is great. I have tried all the top companies and find that they are the best. It is scratch proof and oil and fingerprint resistive. 9.95 and a lifetime warranty. These are also very easy to install and mine is bubble and defect free. The water under the film dried in 2 days. You also get a 30 return policy.