Kevin takes a look at the Spigen GLAS.tR and GLAS.t tempered glass screen protectors for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Costing between $30-$40 for a single screen protector, the question is, are they worth it? Let’s find out.
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is it strong like a normal one?
Applying glass screen protector. Just allign to screen and give presshure from middle just put thumb on middle and bingo. Dnt pressurise from sides.
Should I get these or zagg invisible shield ones? both looks good to me idk which one to pick =
I hate to say it, but I seriously doubt this guy's knowledge and information sources. It's clearly NOT the most expensive screen protector on the market and he said it clearly is with confidence. what a dummy.
LOL all that fuss about IPS and wide viewing angles and we're going to put a screen protector that prevents wide viewing angles. Anyway I have the T-9 protector for the Galaxy S5, the fit is really good, it's really tight around that home button. It was really easy to install because of its rigidity. I had no bubbles. It looks great, because often those plastic screen protectors are slightly textured, but this is perfectly flat and clear.ÂÂÂ
Now for the bad. Within 2 months, a bubble started to form art the edge over the bezel that cannot be squeegee'd out. This is more of a cosmetic problem though, and though the bubble did increase in size and did creep into the screen area a tiny bit, but it does not impede viewing of the screen. So far, it hasn't gotten any bigger. A couple weeks ago I dropped my phone for the first time, from torso height onto asphalt. The screen protector cracked fully across the screen in two spots, two clean intersecting lines across the screen. I imagine the bubble did weaken the glass. The protector remains firmly on the screen though, and the cracks don't impede viewing. You only really notice the cracks when you look at an angle. As long as my phone is being protected I'm not too worried. I'll probably take advantage of the warranty in a bit, but I'm not in a huge hurry. I'll let you guys know how cooperative they are though. Apart from that there is a tiny bit of edge chipping in a few spots. and that's about it.
As for the oleophobic coating, there is still significant buildup of fingerprints on the surface, though I don't know how bad it would be without. You only really notice the fingerprints if the screen is off and you look at it at an angle. I'm not sure how an oleophobic coating would prevent fingerprints because it's not like water which would roll off, it's more viscuous like cocoa butter so it doesn't flow like water, but just stays put. I don't know if it's supposed to prevent the oil from leaving your finger in the first place, but that doesn't work. Not a problem for me, I've never seen a surface that could really resist finger marks.
Is there an anty peek one for the nexus 5
The tech nigga
will these work with cases?
Had a broken screen on my S4 ,and took it to some guy to replace it ,now it seems like it gets greasy ,and smudged alot worse than the original screen. I'm thinking he used a cheap replacement?
Look up seller 123phone on ebay, they have high quality glass screen protectors for $6
$35 is too much for a piece of glass. You can get very good plastic protector for $6 per 2 or $10/15 for glass protector. All do the job equally well as they are all quality product and not the $1 per 6 you find on eBay.
BUBBLE IN THE CORNER!!!!!
Nillkin is a better product at half the price
When you drop the phone it cracks that screen not the phone one
I dropped mine on carpet from a bed and it cracked
Not that worth it
I usually buy the screen protector and a case before I buy the device so I can put it on the minute I get the phone. This video was good in that it shows the different quality and different functions of each screen protector. I find these expensive at $30+ I have found other screen protector at +Amazon.com for a lot less, for several protectors and they do a heck of a good job in protecting the screen.
What's the point of screen protector if your phone's screen is made up of gorilla glass (or any glass)?
I heard gorillas glass is scratch resistant, isn't it?
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Thanks for the nice video. I want to ask if it will prevent my gorilla glass 2 from shattering Or cracking in the event of a fall from say 5 to 6 ft. Thank you.
I like these http://www.bodyguardz.com/this-is-screen-protection?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Glass%20(New)&utm_campaign=Pure%20Glass%20Screen%20Protector%20(New)&gclid=CjkKEQjwzv-cBRD_oY2PouKVvMIBEiQAKuGNC9NIv8zcAu1VVCQ8fDtK2zbocdLUM5oSxEwOwPwXJ5Tw_wcB
what about the new Rhinoshield sreen protectors? are they better? then this one?
According to other videos keys don't really scratch Gorilla glass eather, so I don't think it's worth it. You should have tried to slice the protectors with a knife and see if they could resist that! Gorilla glass usally do, so that should be the least a protector should be able to resist. Isn't the point that the protector should be MORE durable than the glass beneath?
Massive air bubbles in every installation. This is a pretty half-assed review right here!ÂÂÂ
The Zagg glass looks so much better than this one and the customer service is great. They are not scratch-proof, but they have a lifetime warranty. I have seen several phones with them crack, but the screen remains undamaged. I love mine! $40 is worth it, because you cant even tell that there is a protector on it, and Zagg offers a lifetime warranty.
TEST IT AGAINST DENIM!ÂÂÂ
Just get a zagg screen protector and move on with your life
I have the use the glass protector on my z1c because Sony is nice enough to put the asf on their product and scratches so easily. Personally I don't like cased or screen protector but this phone kinda have to
ive been using the tr slim round edges for a as long as has been out i believe.. i love it