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12-20-2008, 10:06 PM
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The Verizon Rep at the store I frequent informed me that there is no need for a screen protector. He took his keys out and struck the screen several times on the demo unit in the store... NO damage! He said the only reason he felt comfortable enough to do it is because he saw someone take a knife to it... again NO damage.
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12-20-2008, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nle801
The Verizon Rep at the store I frequent informed me that there is no need for a screen protector. He took his keys out and struck the screen several times on the demo unit in the store... NO damage! He said the only reason he felt comfortable enough to do it is because he saw someone take a knife to it... again NO damage.
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Agree.
These screens are glass, not plastic like previous BBs, and it would take a very hard material to make any damage.
The only problem with the naked screen is that it is a magnet for fingerprints, where the invisible shield seems to repel them...
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12-21-2008, 01:40 AM
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invisible shields aren't just body protectors guys. They're full body protectors.
I probably won't even put the IS on the screen, but I'll put it on the body.
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12-21-2008, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by crossfadex
invisible shields aren't just body protectors guys. They're full body protectors.
I probably won't even put the IS on the screen, but I'll put it on the body.
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Yup, that's what I did.
I removed the screen and left the back, top & bottom pieces on for protection.
I like the rubbery, sticky feel on the back plate (helps it hold on when I put in on the center console of my vehicle). |
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12-21-2008, 09:32 AM
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Does it present a problem when you try to put it in your case?
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12-21-2008, 09:35 AM
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Does it present a problem when you try to put it in your case?
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Nope.
I have the Blackberry branded leather case and it is a tad snugger with the shield installed, but still slides in and out fine. You get used to it after a few tries. |
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12-21-2008, 03:11 PM
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I just bought some of the Verizon/BlackBerry screen protectors. It fits perfectly, and made sure there were no air bubbles. When people see/hold/use my phone, they don't even realize it's on there, lol.
EDIT - Oh, and I bought the silicon "body" protector from Verizon/BlackBerry as well - highly recommended.
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I have the silicon case and verizon screen protector too. The case is decent but I've been using the screen protector for about a week and it's already covered in small scratches and looks pretty bad. I guess I'm going to go with the IS. |
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12-21-2008, 03:53 PM
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Well after reading this thread, I ordered the IS full body for my Storm. Thank you for the tips!
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12-21-2008, 05:22 PM
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I have the silicon case and verizon screen protector too. The case is decent but I've been using the screen protector for about a week and it's already covered in small scratches and looks pretty bad. I guess I'm going to go with the IS.
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Wow, that's strange! I've had mine on since I bought the phone (2 weeks), and I have not one scratch. Did you make sure you pulled off the protective cover from both sides of the screen protector? |
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12-22-2008, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteRob1984
Wow, that's strange! I've had mine on since I bought the phone (2 weeks), and I have not one scratch. Did you make sure you pulled off the protective cover from both sides of the screen protector?
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No, I'll have to check it out. Also on the IS: for those that have it, how did you squeegee the excess solution on the screen and keep it from going down the gap between the screen and sides? |
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12-22-2008, 01:23 PM
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That was it, I didn't have the little piece of plastic on the front taken off. Now it looks great, thanks. I think I might keep this protector on and just use the IS for the body of the phone.
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12-22-2008, 02:01 PM
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IMHO -- Body Yes, Screen No
I knew of the Invisible Shield quality prior buying my Storm. I'm also aware of the need for the IS -- my old BlackBerry 7130c's unprotected plastic screen has some bad scratches from sharing a pocket with my car keys. However, the Storm came with a protector already attached so I didn't buy the IS right away. Once the freebie protector started to show wear I purchased and installed the full body IS. It looked bad initially but as I suspected over the next few days looked better and better.
I've had issues with typing on the touch screen from the beginning. I made the changes to sensitivity, speed, etc... recommended on this forum and that helped quite a bit. Also, I've continued to upgrade my handheld software when possible and am now running .76 from Bell Mobility and that too has helped _alot_. Yet, after more than a month I'm still not nearly as fast or accurate typing on the Storm as I used to be with my 7130c SureType real keyboard. Now using the IS for about two weeks I was really getting to suspect that the protectors I've been using were requiring me to press just a bit more than seemed appropriate. Most of the time with a screen protector on things were ok but one night after trying and trying to make a selection on the pop-up menu I tore off the screen protector. Imediately I noticed a big difference in the effort required to make the screen respond. For me this is better without the screen protector. I'm going to leave it off. I've kept the rest of the body covered for now but the screen protector has been sacked. I've got insurance for that.
One more thing I need to do is get the Torx #7 driver and back out the screen adjustment screws.
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12-22-2008, 04:45 PM
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Hello . Has anyone purchased the Invisible Shield by Zagg for their Strom? if so is it good? Trying to figure out whether to buy it or not.  |
They are okay but its very overpriced. You can get basically the same product from Best Skins Ever, Inc. Home Page |
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12-22-2008, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bsbretly
That was it, I didn't have the little piece of plastic on the front taken off. Now it looks great, thanks. I think I might keep this protector on and just use the IS for the body of the phone.
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HaHa, that's what I thought! 
I was gonna' say, there's no way to even tell I had a screen protector on my phone, and there shouldn't be on yours either. Then I thought about what you had said in your OP, and I was thinking it had to be that front screen protector piece, lol. I'm glad you got it all worked out now - you'll like it, and it doesn't affect sensitivity at all (as far as I can tell).
EDIT - Also, I really like the Verizon/BlackBerry silicon "body" protector too. It doesn't add any bulk to the phone, and helps you grip the phone better as well...
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12-22-2008, 07:27 PM
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HaHa, that's what I thought!
I was gonna' say, there's no way to even tell I had a screen protector on my phone, and there shouldn't be on yours either. Then I thought about what you had said in your OP, and I was thinking it had to be that front screen protector piece, lol. I'm glad you got it all worked out now - you'll like it, and it doesn't affect sensitivity at all (as far as I can tell).
EDIT - Also, I really like the Verizon/BlackBerry silicon "body" protector too. It doesn't add any bulk to the phone, and helps you grip the phone better as well... |
Yeah, the silicon case is nice but it still leaves the upper/lower glossy black part of the phone exposed, although these pieces seem pretty scratch/scuff resistant so far. |
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12-23-2008, 10:28 AM
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not fun to put on. I bought the whole thing, put on the screen cover, top and bottom face cover. got to the sides and it was just too much of a pain in the ass.
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12-23-2008, 02:20 PM
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I isntalled the IS on everything but the screen and used the verizon screen protectors for the screen since I think it feels better. Take your time with the IS and you will love it! The cases, covers, etc take away from the appearance of the phone, IMAO.
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12-24-2008, 01:09 AM
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not fun to put on. I bought the whole thing, put on the screen cover, top and bottom face cover. got to the sides and it was just too much of a pain in the ass.
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I agree, I took me as long to install both sides as it did every other pieces, and I ended up taking them off because I liked the rubber grip better. Next time I'm just going to get the screen protector, it's no big deal if any other part of the phone gets scratched. |
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12-26-2008, 12:42 PM
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How long did it take the small air bubbles to dissapear? It's been around 24hrs since I installed mine and the back portion still has about 10 little air bubbles in it that I thought would disapear by now. I guess if they don't go away I'll try to reapply the back portion.
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12-26-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bsbretly
How long did it take the small air bubbles to dissapear? It's been around 24hrs since I installed mine and the back portion still has about 10 little air bubbles in it that I thought would disapear by now. I guess if they don't go away I'll try to reapply the back portion.
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Hang tight and don't remove it.
Mine did the same, and after a couple - three days, they were all gone.
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