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Screen protectors - naysayers stay out

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kovey

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roblognick said:
I've not found any yet. I tried the Tech Armor but it fell off a few hours later. I've got the Zagg and Spigen ones on order but they've not arrived yet. :confused:
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If it simply "fell off", then you didn't install it properly.
 
roblognick

roblognick

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kovey said:
If it simply "fell off", then you didn't install it properly.
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Oh, sorry, I didn't realise you were peering over my shoulder when I had appled the screen protector on the watch. I have screen protectors on every device I own with a screen - my iPhone 6, my iPad, my 3DS and even my Wii U. I've also applied screen protectors on my friend's and family's devices so I'm more than capable and fully aware of how best to apply a screen protector, thank you very much.

It's entirely possible that I had a faulty screen protector and the other that I got in the pack would have worked fine but I didn't want to risk it. I'd rather be extra cautious with my watch knowing I don't have protection on it right now than get comfortable with it and accidentally scratch it thinking there's a screen protector on it when it fell off a few hours before!
 
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Che Castro

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Let me answear my own question

Don't buy the tech armor it doesn't cover the entire face , it will annoy you when you swipe and you feel the edges of the screen protectors

The armorsuit covers the entire face but is a wet install and was a difficult to put on specially the corners

The zagg HD is the same as the armorsuit covers the entire face , you can go to bestbuy and have them put it on
Where I went the guy had to go in the back and look for them , but is going to cost you


Don't buy the dry ones that cover only the active screen , they look terrible you can tell the screen protector is there , buy the wet installs they cover the entire face
Zagg or armorsuit
 
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*GeekChic

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roblognick said:
Oh, sorry, I didn't realise you were peering over my shoulder when I had appled the screen protector on the watch. I have screen protectors on every device I own with a screen - my iPhone 6, my iPad, my 3DS and even my Wii U. I've also applied screen protectors on my friend's and family's devices so I'm more than capable and fully aware of how best to apply a screen protector, thank you very much.

It's entirely possible that I had a faulty screen protector and the other that I got in the pack would have worked fine but I didn't want to risk it. I'd rather be extra cautious with my watch knowing I don't have protection on it right now than get comfortable with it and accidentally scratch it thinking there's a screen protector on it when it fell off a few hours before!
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Honest comment because it's happened to me, but maybe it was installed upside down (non-sticky side down)?
 
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mrskullfreak

mrskullfreak

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ep3forlife13 said:
Went on pretty smooth the second time....first one was my trial...but def the shower and hair dryer worked..very minimal dust...like 4 specks under the protector which was my fault....I emailed them and they are sending me another set for free so I'll redo it once they get here but....these are great...a few bubbles but they will go away as they have the past hour or so!!! Awesome protectors!
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These are what brand and where did u buy them?
 
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robaroo

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Jun 30, 2010
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I love that this thread has "Naysayers stay out" .... so predictable.

Anyway, I just installed the Skinomi techskin on my sport watch. Unfortunately Skinomi ****ed up on the 42mm sizing and made them too big. They're sending out free replacement but I didn't want to leave my watch unprotected for that long. I took the wrong sizing and trimmed it down with an exacto knife to fit my watch. It actually worked out pretty well. There were microscopic bubbles at first but they went away overnight and the film is now crystal clear. Only downside is that because I blindly had to trim there are some exposed edges but the film did wrap around the round edges very well. There's no "bubbling" on the edges whatsoever. This techskin is very flexible.
 
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roblognick said:
Oh, sorry, I didn't realise you were peering over my shoulder when I had appled the screen protector on the watch. I have screen protectors on every device I own with a screen - my iPhone 6, my iPad, my 3DS and even my Wii U. I've also applied screen protectors on my friend's and family's devices so I'm more than capable and fully aware of how best to apply a screen protector, thank you very much.

It's entirely possible that I had a faulty screen protector and the other that I got in the pack would have worked fine but I didn't want to risk it. I'd rather be extra cautious with my watch knowing I don't have protection on it right now than get comfortable with it and accidentally scratch it thinking there's a screen protector on it when it fell off a few hours before!
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Well...
If you really have that much screen protector application experience then I'm sure you can understand the incredulity. I mean.. have you, prior to this, had a screen protector "just fall off", on ANY device whatsoever?? I know I haven't. I've never even heard of that happening. I completely believe you it happened, but you have understand it sounds incredulous. My 1st thought (before you stated your experience) was that when you peeled the protective layer off the sp, you applied that accidentally. As a matter of fact... if this happens to anybody else: check that 1st!
If you've never owned a military grade screen protector before... just so you know; they are VERY dissimilar from a regular sp in texture. They are stretchy & almost "gummy". Those are the qualities that make them self-healing.
I could easily see someone mistaking the protective layer as the sp itself, as it is much closer to the feel of a standard sp.
 
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patrickpiteo

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Sep 14, 2014
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Che Castro said:
Let me answear my own question

Don't buy the tech armor it doesn't cover the entire face , it will annoy you when you swipe and you feel the edges of the screen protectors

The armorsuit covers the entire face but is a wet install and was a difficult to put on specially the corners

The zagg HD is the same as the armorsuit covers the entire face , you can go to bestbuy and have them put it on
Where I went the guy had to go in the back and look for them , but is going to cost you


Don't buy the dry ones that cover only the active screen , they look terrible you can tell the screen protector is there , buy the wet installs they cover the entire face
Zagg or armorsuit
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How much did best buy charge you to put it on?
 
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Che Castro

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$20 for the screen protector and $9 for the install
the bestbuy guy told me wasnt good at it, so geeksquad did it, and it looks perfect, like nothing is there
 
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comptr

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Che Castro said:
$20 for the screen protector and $9 for the install
the bestbuy guy told me wasnt good at it, so geeksquad did it, and it looks perfect, like nothing is there
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you should go back best buy is now charging 14.99 for the screen protector as that is the retail price for the screen protector. I was also told that they may drop the price on the install so they told me when I get my watch to bring it in and they would charge less then the install cost for phones.
 
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kovey

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Complete rip off. Do it yourself. There is zero skill involved and they aren't doing this in some dust-free environment, anyway.
 
MEGAB4K3R

MEGAB4K3R

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I'm on the same page, but I really dislike how the current protector on my 6 is now, as how it doesn't completely protect the bezel. I'm waiting to find just the right one, IDK, i'm picky as hell.
 
JTL1989

JTL1989

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Mar 29, 2015
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I bought the Zagg HD clear shield for my 42mm Apple Watch Sport. I wasn't very impressed with the installation method. All the directions were based off of applying a screen protector to a phone, which is a much larger area than the watch. It even came with a full sized flattener that was way too huge to use on the watch. I do like the way it fits the screen but I had bubbles in mine and I can't get them out. The great thing about Zagg is that you can't get a replacement. I will be doing that for sure once I get it registered. They don't even have it under the options for product registration yet. So just a heads up if anyone chooses Zagg. They are a great company but I think they have some kinks to work out with this screen protector. It is a new product so I suppose it happens.

I'm thinking of ordering some accessories from Spigen. The charging stand and maybe a case to protect my watch when needed. I've considered trying one of their screen protectors too. I believe their stuff is all pre order right now. From what I understand it will be available on May 8th. We'll see what happens. I hope more well known companies put out accessories. I would like to see something from BodyGuardz.
 
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THOR 916

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Apr 24, 2015
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I got the zagg from Best Buy on my sg 42mm sport.
Due to fact I'm considering selling it when ss comes in.
Hard to tell is on and gives peace of mind.
 

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Che Castro

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JTL1989 said:
I bought the Zagg HD clear shield for my 42mm Apple Watch Sport. I wasn't very impressed with the installation method. All the directions were based off of applying a screen protector to a phone, which is a much larger area than the watch. It even came with a full sized flattener that was way too huge to use on the watch. I do like the way it fits the screen but I had bubbles in mine and I can't get them out. The great thing about Zagg is that you can't get a replacement. I will be doing that for sure once I get it registered. They don't even have it under the options for product registration yet. So just a heads up if anyone chooses Zagg. They are a great company but I think they have some kinks to work out with this screen protector. It is a new product so I suppose it happens.

I'm thinking of ordering some accessories from Spigen. The charging stand and maybe a case to protect my watch when needed. I've considered trying one of their screen protectors too. I believe their stuff is all pre order right now. From what I understand it will be available on May 8th. We'll see what happens. I hope more well known companies put out accessories. I would like to see something from BodyGuardz.
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I had a few bubbles on the zagg , after a few hours they went away
 
BeyondtheTech

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Not sure why you'd want to spend $19.99+tax on a single screen protector from ZAGG when you can get a 3-pack on Amazon for $0.99 shipped in two days (if you have Prime). I have a bunch of these and they work great.

42mm version: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=beyondthete0c-20&linkId=MNUYB4CPFWS52AEL

38mm version: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=beyondthete0c-20&linkId=UC46WLYI7ZDX37BJ

Use coupon code WATCHTA7 to bring it down to $0.99 shipped (you have to buy separately with the coupon code if you want to get both sizes).
 
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THOR 916

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I agree over priced protection :). Only reason I bought was because I was shipped watch and wanted same day. Had to go to physical store.
Wasn't sure I was going to keep this watch.
Great so far.
 
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Che Castro

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The tech armor screen protector doesn't cover the entire watch face & bezel
Only the screen part , so it will be very annoying when you swipe and you feel the screen protector with your fingers
 
BeyondtheTech

BeyondtheTech

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Che Castro said:
The tech armor screen protector doesn't cover the entire watch face & bezel
Only the screen part , so it will be very annoying when you swipe and you feel the screen protector with your fingers
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None of the glass or vinyl-like screen protectors cover the entire screen.

The only one I've seen that goes around the curves is this one, which will be out in June:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=beyondthete0c-20&linkId=SBHYI24DU76GXPIX

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Tempered glass and stainless steel cover for $15.
 
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