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Anti-Glare Film

Less Durable Than the Actual Screen

Written by LM from Watertown

Jul 25, 2008

My experience has shown the films to be highly scratch-prone. I have since removed them, and am quite happy with my iPhone's naked interface once again. I would advise that if you choose to buy this product, do so because you truly need anti-glare.

6 of 17 people found this useful

Anti-Glare Film

Two Flaws, One Minor, One Fatal

Written by CW from Onojo-Shi

Jul 17, 2008

Pro: No fingerprints or greasy smears!
Pro: Nice smooth gliding action and tactile feel.
Pro: Good screen protection.

MAJOR Con: Causes graininess, artifacting, and general loss of screen focus/resolution.
Minor Con: Does not fit the 3G iPhone perfectly. It was designed for the slightly smaller 2G iPhone and never updated.

This would be the perfect screen protector, be it not for the fact that it noticeably decreases screen clarity, sharpness, and resolution while introducing screen artifacts and a shimmering effect on bright backgrounds.

Use of this screen protector with the 3G iPhone is akin to going from a beautiful 24" 1920x1200 flat-screen LCD display to a cruddy circa-1995 14" 640x480 CRT office monitor. I actually prefer the matte finish to glossy, but what I can't tolerate is the grain and fuzz this screen protector creates.

Also of minor concern is the fact that it is too small for the redesigned and slightly larger 3G iPhone, and as a result allows grit and grime to collect between the protectors edge and the 3G iPhone's outer bezel.

It's truly a shame, because this accessory gets a lot of things very very right. It seems like they should be able to design a matte-finish fingerprint-free solution that does not deteriorate image quality as this screen protector does. When that day comes, I'll ditch the glossy protector I purchased to replace this one and come back to the anti-glare side of the fence.

Other thought: It can be tricky to install for some people, but really all screen protectors are in the same boat. Patience, fastidiousness, and breath-holding are your friends.

6 of 10 people found this useful

Anti-Glare Film

Disappointed

Written by GB from Fort Worth

Jul 15, 2008

This does protect the screen nicely, but it gives the screen a grainy look. I find text a little harder to read (it appears a little fuzzy). The screen doesn't "wow" me like it does with a clear, or no, protector. It was installed by an Apple tech, and he did it correctly, but I think I'm gonna have to get something clear.

2 of 3 people found this useful

Anti-Glare Film

Good until you CLEAN it!

Written by ZL

Apr 29, 2008

When I first bought this product it worked great. But bad news, if you ever want to clean it, DON'T because it was impossible to get it back to the way it was. I tried every method on this site and none of them could get it back to the way I bought it. Some of the methods worked "OK" but not good enough. Even the good methods left two to three bubbles straight in the middle of the screen. I give this product overall "OK" rating

13 of 16 people found this useful

Anti-Glare Film

Takes away the clear glossy look...

Written by RV from New York

Feb 22, 2008

The anti-glare screen is good but the crystal film is better minus the smudges and fingerprints...this anti-glare takes away the clearness of the lcd and actually feel a bit grainy, making it look cloudy. The crystal film TMO is better and is like it states, crystal clear as if there was nothing there.

23 of 28 people found this useful

Anti-Glare Film

Tried both

Written by EA

Jan 27, 2008

I first bought the Crystal because it was the first screen protector
out.
After seeing the reviews for the Antiglare I thought it may be a better
choice.
Went out and bought the Antiglare.

Pro: Antiglare works less glare.
Pro: Less finger prints. (no big deal the Crystal wipes clean)
Response and feel: Smoother and better traction with Crystal
Con: Hard to read print.
Con: Made everything look grainy.
Switched back to the Crystal because it's CRYSTAL clear. (just like the glass but you are protected)
Make sure you use a lintless cloth The one it come with (get the screen perfectly clean]
Use the shower to steam the bathroom. (no dust}
Peel it back and hold by the edges (like a dvd)
Take your time and "Lay down the protector"
Line up the home button and the edges.
Get the Speck tough case and your good to go!

41 of 50 people found this useful