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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 9:09 pm
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Originally Posted by goalie
I picked mine up at the apple store* and it took me all of about 6 minutes to install and it fits perfectly plus it is "wipeable" with a cloth to remove smudges tho one caveat-the anti-glare does make the screen a tad dull but to me it's not a big deal
6 minutes to install??

with the moshi ivisor, just peel off the backing and stick it on. it should take around 15 seconds, at most. if it goes on crooked or a speck of dirt is trapped under it, simply remove it and try again or just peel it back enough to get the speck of dirt out. it won't lose its stickiness. there are no liquids to apply or bubbles to squeeze out. i have no affiliation, just a very satisfied customer.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 4:00 am
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Originally Posted by goalie
it works like a charm and if the 4s version is anything like the 3gs version, you'll be quite happy.
I have tried two of the screen protectors from this series:
- Ultra Oleophobic
- Ultra Optics

The Oleophobic one is brilliant and I would recommend it highly. But the Ultra Optics one is complete rubbish and it really ruins the experience of using the iPhone's great hi-res screen.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 8:59 am
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The screen on my 4 seems pretty unscratchable with no protection, but I have a scratch on the back after only a few weeks of owning it. It's a company phone so I don't care too much, but kind of disappointing since the only thing in my pocket with it is a leather wallet.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:11 am
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Originally Posted by STVA
The screen on my 4 seems pretty unscratchable with no protection, but I have a scratch on the back after only a few weeks of owning it. It's a company phone so I don't care too much, but kind of disappointing since the only thing in my pocket with it is a leather wallet.
Not that you would do it bc it's a work phone, but replacing the back glass is fairly inexpensive ~$30.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:03 am
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Originally Posted by cwilson830
Not that you would do it bc it's a work phone, but replacing the back glass is fairly inexpensive ~$30.
Aren't the front and back made of the same glass?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:13 am
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
Aren't the front and back made of the same glass?
If you replace the front glass, you need to replace the LCD and touch sensor too - it was $199 last time I checked.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by pdxer
6 minutes to install??

with the moshi ivisor, just peel off the backing and stick it on. it should take around 15 seconds, at most. if it goes on crooked or a speck of dirt is trapped under it, simply remove it and try again or just peel it back enough to get the speck of dirt out. it won't lose its stickiness. there are no liquids to apply or bubbles to squeeze out. i have no affiliation, just a very satisfied customer.
Humor me, I'm old and slow but wanted it to be spot-on perfect
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 9:26 pm
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Really don't need a screen protector. I an tough on phones but haven't scratched a screen on a iPhone yet.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:24 am
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while traveling last week, i noticed that my colleague's iphone 4s screen looked way brighter and better than my iphone 4.....when I commented on how much better it was, he said that there isn't much if any difference....then he noticed my screen protector....Once I removed it, I felt like I had a new phone...
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 6:53 pm
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Originally Posted by mikel51
while traveling last week, i noticed that my colleague's iphone 4s screen looked way brighter and better than my iphone 4.....when I commented on how much better it was, he said that there isn't much if any difference....then he noticed my screen protector....Once I removed it, I felt like I had a new phone...
Let me guess, you had one of those matte, anti-fingerprint ones?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 9:55 pm
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Let me guess, you had one of those matte, anti-fingerprint ones?
Yes
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 10:21 pm
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Zagg has the best protector IMHO but I would spring for the Lifeproof case...
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:21 pm
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Monoprice.com has lots of iPhone screen protectors, including matte, glossy, privacy, and even these weird mirror finish ones. I don't think any of them are over $3. I've had this $0.60 one for a few months now, and it's been fine. Interesting point about not needing them though. I suppose I have this fantasy that the screen protector will save the phone when I drop/wash/throw/blend it.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 3:39 am
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Originally Posted by mikel51
Yes
That's the thing, all those matte, anti-fingerprint screen protectors aren't worth getting as they will ruin the experience of using the iPhone's great, hi-res screen.

I bought one made by SGP and it was useless. Luckily they have a complete range of screen protectors, and I gave the oleophobic one a try and it was brilliant. So quite often it's not the manufacturer that's to blame but the type of protector we choose.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 6:49 am
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Hey all, OP here. I wound up getting this screen protector from Amazon. I chose it because of the built-in applicator, which makes it easy to get on and aligned.

I may just take it off. The screen protector feels like I'm using the phone through a condom.
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