Reusable Screen Protector for HTC Android G1 Google Phone
Reusable Screen Protector for HTC Android G1 Google Phone
NOTE: Please do not perform installation in a dusty environment. Please read installation steps from the two tabs on the front and back protector layers before performing installation. Protect your cell phone’s LCD screen against dust and scratches Offers tough, durable, transparent surface while keeping the LCD screen clean and unscratched Attaches smoothly with self-adhering surface; leaves no residue when removed Features 99% UV Protection: Reduces eye strain caused by the LCD screen Anti-Scratch Film: thickest and most durable 99% Transparent: unmatched clarity Washable and Reusable: Never need to buy another screen protector again Silicone Adhesive Coating: No glue residue when removed Ultra Smooth Surface: Enhance the experience and utilization of touch screen and stylus features Includes Reusable Screen Protector Lint-free Cleaning Cloth Accessory only, phone not included Compatible with: HTC Dream / Google Android / T-mobile G1
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great quality
Great quality, feels better than the plastic cover that ships with the G1. Comes with a cleaning cloth, instructions, fits well. Seems to repel dust more than the cover that comes with the G1 – so it’s always clear except maybe some grease from your fingers if you hold it so it catches the light. Highly recommended.
1 Star Barely adequate for the job.
These screen guards are sized correctly and apply easily, but that’s about the best that can be said for them.
Although ostensibly only $.02 (or $.01 now, it seems) per unit, the “shipping & handling” obviously mitigates that “bargain” price. Are they good enough to warrant that extra “hidden” cost? I don’t think so. Furthermore, if you order more than one, you are still charged the exorbitant extra shipping fee per unit, despite the fact that they are delivered in one package. The more you buy the more outrageous the supposed “deal” becomes. How is that a bargain? They certainly don’t weigh enough to cost $2.98 for shipping, so they must be “handled” an awful lot. (Is $29.90 for 10 mediocre screen protectors worth it?)
At first they seem ok, but with a bit of use the downside becomes apparent. The material is simply subpar. There is quite obvious color distortion (a ranbow color effect) and in bright sunlight they defract the light making the screen more difficult to see. They also attract fingerprints, smears and dust like a magnet, making it necessary to wipe off the protector almost constantly. Being a basic rubbery plastic, they sometimes impede smooth finger-sliding motions which can making certain touch-screen operations difficult.
Considering the price, I think there are much better products that provide a better overall experience. If these were merely to protect a non-touch screen they would be fine, but considering the imposition they create for necessary operation of your G1, I say avoid them. I respect my G1 too much to sully it with this subpar product. I’d rather use no protector at all than use these.
5 Stars It was under a dollar.
How can you really complain about anything you get for under a dollar?
It protects my screen, but it is a little “glare-y”
You just have to wipe down your screen every so often
5 Stars Great Deal
Easy to apply, No bubbles, easy to take off, get at least 10 for later
4 Stars Seems to work and is invisible to me once installed
Install was as follows:
Use included screen cleaner to wipe screen to clean it (works great).
Screen protector has a film protecting both sides.
You remove one film, marked “Before” then apply that side to the screen.
Once it is applied, I used the screen cleaner wipe to push any bubbles left (only had 2 and was easy to do).
Then I remove the other film cover and left the screen protector on the G1.
Pretty simple to apply
My thoughts (I’ve had it about a week now):
This thing is so clear, you have to really look close to see the edges of it.
My G1 seems new again!
The touch screen seems to work normally so far, as if there wasn’t any protector on it.
The included screen cleaner wipe works very well. I’ll keep it to occasionally make the screen look new again.
I’m not really sure if these screen protectors are needed, but I plan to keep the phone in my pocket so I figured it’s better than nothing, and the one I got was cheap on Amazon.
I also got this case from Amazon for the G1:
NEW FOR HTC G1 GOOGLE DREAM BLACK RUBBER COVER CASE !!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N2EU64
