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PowerSupport's Anti Glare protector?

xraytech said:
As for applying from the button side. Does not matter which side for me because I use the wet method.
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Actually, I have one more quick question. What is the "wet method" for installing it? Im not seeing any info on how to install the PS screen protector wet-style. I've googled, etc and still can't find the best way (and i don't have access to the youtubes at work :()
 
kallyq said:
I have the Powersupport anti glare protector on mine with the apple case. I do not remove the apple case much but I did once with the screen protector on and there was no problem.

In terms of the screen protector, at first I did not like it. It made things a little darker and a little blurrier. But it has totally grown on me. I think the best description is that it is like having a matte screen instead of a glossy screen. I love that I no longer have to see myself. I also love that I can work on my desk with a light right above it and can still see my screen. It works better outside too.

At first I was sad to give up the cool smooth screen, but the protector is smooth in a different way and I don't have to worry about scratches all the time (those posts about scratches worry me). I am very happy with my screen protector now and will be keeping it on there.

I recommend if you get one and feel you don't like it to give it a couple days. It only took me a few hours to really like it.

I think there is less dust on my screen too!
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Well I've been enjoying my "naked" screen since the 30th, but was constantly having to clean the screen with ShaggyMac's Optimist. The fingerprints and glare of the screen were issues I didn't want to constantly address.

I just installed the PS anti-glare and found the iPad way more usable. I am going to have to get used to a less visually stunning screen though. A quick check of my favorite photos with the PS anti-glare protector did take away a little of their visual impact. This is to be expected and the anti-glare and screen protection from scratches is well worth using the PS screen protector. As posted above I will have to get used to it.
 
I've had the antiglare on my iphone since I got it, and I decided to take it off today because I'm upgrading in June. Admittedly, there is a huge difference in screen 'pop', and I probably won't cover my next phone. But for my iPad I got a PS antiglare sheet, and that won't ever come off. Because the mirror effect is just too disturbing on the bigger screen, and the reflections of glossy screens far outweigh the tradeoff in visual sharpness.

But I'm a matte person. My huge TV has a matte screen, and that was hard to find (Sony). I can't stand looking at everything else in the room whenever I look at a screen...:cool:
 
ngenerator said:
I have one more quick question. What is the "wet method" for installing it? Im not seeing any info on how to install the PS screen protector wet-style.
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I'd assume it would involve a slightly-soapy solution and squeege, same as all the others. But I don't see any reason for doing it. This is a semi-rigid protector that you simply position and drop onto the iPad. It practically installs itself. Why would you complicate the installation?

I found a a great "semi-wet" method for installation, though!

Do it on your bathroom counter. Run the shower on hot first (with the bathroom fan OFF!) This will knock-down 99% of the dust in the air. I dampened a towel and placed the iPad on the dampened towel as well.

Think twice about eliminating any dust that does manage to get trapped. You'll probably get more dust underneath in the process of trying to eliminate it...
 
BTW, if you're on the fence on anti-glare vs. not, I can offer these observations:

- The "grain" is a lot less objectionable on the iPad than on the smaller iPhone screen

- It's still quite objectionable in strong light, particularly if it is over your shoulder

- It's absolutely the best in dim light. If you want to read in bed, the PowerSupport anti-glare is The Bomb.

- It is harder to get the fingerprints off (not really fingerprints, but smudges). You WILL need a liquid - it will not come off just with a cloth. But it takes at least a couple of use sessions for it to get at all objectionable, vs. 5 minutes or less with an unprotected screen.

- You will either love or hate the tactile sensation

If you use your iPad mostly in bright light, you might want to go with the crystal version. Otherwise, go with the non-glare. Seems counter-intuitive, but the non-glare really improves viewing in dim/no light.
 
jtara said:
- It is harder to get the fingerprints off (not really fingerprints, but smudges). You WILL need a liquid - it will not come off just with a cloth.
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Actually I have found a microfiber cloth works great. Havent had to use liquid once.
 
iPad1iPad said:
Last second dust or lint that falls on the glass before the screen protector is applied can be removed by peeling back the screen protector to the problem spot and using a rolled piece of transparent (Scotch) tape to remove the dust (just follow the instructions that come with the screen protector!).
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I am very glad you posted that. When I installed my PS screen protector, I ended up having to remove 4-5 dust specs as I rolled it onto the screen. I remembered your post about scotch tape; worked like a charm.

I installed it dry. I worked slowly enough so that I could see dust specs trapping air immediately. Each time I saw a dust spec, I peeled up the last 1/2" of so, fished it off teh screen protector with scotch tape, and tehn laid it back down.

No bubbles, no dust specs. Took about 2 minutes, looks great. Helps with glare and fingerprints. I notice that I have to keep the backlight a little bit higher then before.
 
I have one of these for my iPhone and it is fantastic. I want one for my iPad but $25 + shipping feels a bit like highway robbery since they probably cost about $.25 each to make. I may try a Brando one first since I've had great experiences with theirs as well and they're a wee bit more reasonable at $18 with $3 for shipping.
 
Well I'm well into day two of the PS anti-glare. In bed and at the coffee shop viewing is much easier on the eyes. I don't have to angle the iPad to get glare moved away from what I'm viewing. Still it is a compromise as text and images have that slight fuzz to them. Cranking up the brightness helps a little.

I've had this kind if screen protector on my iPhones and they are very durable. Much better than the freebies that come with cases.
 
jtara said:
I found a a great "semi-wet" method for installation, though!
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Yup, that's the exact method I used to put a new antiglare on my 3GS this weekend. Very cool, and I'm happy I know now :)

Looking forward to doing it again when I get my iPad's antiglare in the mail, hopefully early this week
 
I started out with a skin (bestskinsever) on my iPad when I first got it and after a few weeks got tired of the reflections and fingerprints. Last week I installed the PS anti-glare shield and couldn't be happier. The glare is reduced significantly and it does a good job of combating fingerprints. Installation was tricky, it has to be lined up perfectly and I had to use scotch tape to remove several bits of dust that got trapped underneath but when all the work was done my install came out near perfect.
 
I’ve used a few of Power Support’s iPhone cases that include film screen protectors, and they generally work quite well: They're easy to apply, and I generally end up without obnoxious air bubbles. However, applying such a film to a 3.5-inch screen is a much simpler process than putting one on a 15-inch screen, so I was anxious to see how well the Power Support film worked on the MacBook Pro. If you’ve ever applied a screen film to an iPhone or iPod, the Power Support film for the MacBook Pro looks like a supersized version. The film itself comes adhered to a protective sheet of plastic, attached by the same static-cling force that will eventually hold it to the MacBook Pro’s screen.
 
Too Many Bubbles after Powersupport Anti Glare Installation

I did a poor job installing, and got lint on the sticky side. As a result, I now get tons of bubbles when I reinstall. Any ideas on how to get rid of the bubbles and the lint??

Thanks

Ira
 
ics55 said:
I did a poor job installing, and got lint on the sticky side. As a result, I now get tons of bubbles when I reinstall. Any ideas on how to get rid of the bubbles and the lint??

Thanks

Ira
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Wash it with hand soap and water.
 
ics55 said:
I did a poor job installing, and got lint on the sticky side. As a result, I now get tons of bubbles when I reinstall. Any ideas on how to get rid of the bubbles and the lint??

Thanks

Ira
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Air bubbles will usually disappear on their own in 24 hours. Those that are left can be gently rubbed away (use a soft lint free cloth). It's just air trapped under the protector. As others have said, dust needs to be lifted with tape.
 
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