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8525 factory screen protector

when i bought the 8525, it came with a screen protector which was already on the screen. i did not want to take it off because it was really nice and it obviously protects it. My question is, if its on for a long time, will it come off? i know that the Treo 650 came with one also, and my friend is unable to take it off now, i don't want that to happen to my device...

Hmm thats weird did you buy a refurbished unit or something?
I only ask because to my knowledge they do not come with a screen protector.

hmm that is weird. i just got a brand new one last week and the screen protector was still wrapped up brand new...its really cheap so i left it in the box...probably want to make sure you didnt get an opened box or anything like that

well I bought it a week used 8525...but I just wanna make sure I can take it off after the screen protector after it wears out(scratches and such)...because my friends treo 650 screen protector wouldn't come off

I've had mine about a month now, and mine came with the protector as well. It works okay, but I have no idea about it coming off. However, I have a new phone on the way because the camera doesn't work. Wonder if it will have one as well.

MSHampton said:
I've had mine about a month now, and mine came with the protector as well. It works okay, but I have no idea about it coming off. However, I have a new phone on the way because the camera doesn't work. Wonder if it will have one as well.
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well since u are getting a new one, take the protector off and let me know if the screen is alright...

I bought some of the palm screen protectors and they stay on just fine, it is a b*tch to put them on though, you have to be patient and try to slide them into place otherwise it seems to never align correctly, and don't worry about what size to buy you just need to cut them down to size anyway.
I almost bought the cheap ones online but I knew staples would take them back if they sucked and some dude on ebay wouldn't.
The pack cost me $15 for 13 pieces. Make sure you cut out a custom template in thicker stock paper (I just used the paper that came in the packaging from palm) so you don't have to ruin any of the protectors through trial and error.
I've used them on other things such as mp3 player, other phones and such before and have never had any problems taking them off.
Good luck!
-Miguel

get an invisible shield from http://www.shieldzone.com/, its not cheap vinyl, kinda rubbery feeling. LIFETIME GUARANTEED not to scratch. I've had them on all my phones for 2 years now and hasn't gotten scratched yet. you can watch this crazy video of one on a mac and someone grinding drywall screws on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMVyp8tcQw

Malik05 said:
well since u are getting a new one, take the protector off and let me know if the screen is alright...
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As soon as my new one arrives.

cwestkid said:
get an invisible shield from http://www.shieldzone.com/, its not cheap vinyl, kinda rubbery feeling. LIFETIME GUARANTEED not to scratch. I've had them on all my phones for 2 years now and hasn't gotten scratched yet. you can watch this crazy video of one on a mac and someone grinding drywall screws on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMVyp8tcQw
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I second this post. I have shieldzone protectors on both my 8125 and my 8525. They are awesome and easy to apply or take off if you wish to, I have never had reason to remove since I put them on. They also make skins for the entire device, though I don't know how they will work. I just stuck with the screen protector. They have a cool video of an iPod with a full skin stuck in a box with a bunch of sharp objects and shook around for awhile with no damage.
I have never had an issue with them and have had one on my 8125 for over a year and on my 8525 for a few months.

Scratches on Athena body

Hello,
i want to change my Ameo in a new one because there are a lot of scratches on the front body. The reason is that the keyboard slipping on the surface of the body.
If any one have the same problem please Post it here because i want to show T- Mobile that this is a failure of construction.

Mine is exactly the same, I tried to take a picture, but it wasnt comming out very well, I was quite annoyed because I tried to keep it good. Does anybody know if this happens with the black ones or is it just silver. mine isnt insured and T-Mobile wouldnt entertain me for insurance because it was 3 months old. though I have heard you can insure it online somewhere.

i've got the same kind of scratches at exactly the same positions.
but i don't think t-mobile will do anything about this
i'ts a normal sign of use

I have some scratches as well, fairly similar to yours. I'll have some pics made if I can get a hold of a good enough camera.

I have a scratch at the bottom of the screen surround. The keyboard clear top has a tiny bump on it (from where it was moulded i think) and this has scratched the case! If it had a decent leather case then it wouldnt happen!

Same here, Same scratches, same area..
Guess we need to find a decent case to carry our precious around in...
Something that has some padding between the 2 parts.

Mine doesn't have this problem. Not a single scratch at all. It still look brand new. I don't use the keyboard or the leather case though. I just carry mine "naked" with my DIY belt pouch. I just have the standard free plastic screen protector over the screen area only and not the body.
This is ironic. The keyboard is supposed to protect but does the opposite.

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This is ironic. The keyboard is supposed to protect but does the opposite.
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It definetely does protect (the screen from cracks).
And imho some scratches on the body of the ameo are much better than a cracked screen

You now, we are speaking about a 800€ all in one device? Such a failure must not happen. If you had a 800€ Notebook with the same problem you would complaine about.

This is what my U1000 looks like close to the VGA camera on the front.
There are 2 more areas where I have some damage but I can't capture it properly on camera.

This is why we should take out insurance on our most expensive phones, as i hate scratches on my phones and if you complain about it with your provider/supplier and they are not willing to replace it when its a manufacture defect then i would personally claim on my insurance QUOTE (MY PHONE IS LOST/STOLEN TO GET BACK A REPLACEMENT) Its too expensive a device for it to scratch so easily.

I have the black HTC Advantage and I have the scratches too.

I have the black Athena and barely any scratches on mine. I use the stock case. The only time I got it scratched is when I first got it because I tried to use it without the case. Mistake on my part.
If you search the forum, you can also buy a $25 solution that protects your entire Athena. It's a plastic transparent covering that protects the entire body of the device. I think I may have posted it in the past to the accessories area. Well worth the tiny investment to protect the looks of your device.

Yep, I have the Black HTC Advantage X7500 and I have no scratches on it. I also do carry naked in my pocket especially around the office to meetings. However, I do feel I need something to protect it without gaining the bulk. I am still looking for a belt clip to carry it.

Just found this product.
http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/HTCX7500.html
Read good review on PocketPCThoughts for a different product.
Has anyone tried it? It states as full body shield which includes guards for keyboard as well.

Looks Intresting.. But we all know that these type of solution are never as easy to install (Esp. as there are 8 pieces for the Athena)
as they are in the Promo vidz. The vidz also mention that the film has Adhesive on it. How would this affect the deve by:
1. Discoloring over time
2. Being able to easily remove the film, if need or if damaged.
3. Being removed from the screen, without pulling the touchscreen's
touch sensor film off.
Has anybody tried this stuff yet? I think I'll wait for more feedback before I buy.

http://mobilitytoday.com/articles/invisible_shield_protection.html
From some of comments, it seems easy to remove from a pda.
I don't know if that comment was from someone who works for ShieldZone though.

Staroip said:
Just found this product.
http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/HTCX7500.html
Read good review on PocketPCThoughts for a different product.
Has anyone tried it? It states as full body shield which includes guards for keyboard as well.
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I just ordered one. I'm having it shipped via 3 day UPS. I'll post my thoughts once I try it out. For the cost it's worth a try. They also have a lifetime replacement policy so if they get screwed up you get a free one. We'll see how it goes.

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I just ordered one. I'm having it shipped via 3 day UPS. I'll post my thoughts once I try it out. For the cost it's worth a try. They also have a lifetime replacement policy so if they get screwed up you get a free one. We'll see how it goes.
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I will wait for your feedback before I try one. It seems to be right thing to have with this device but I am not sure yet.

lpsi2000 said:
I will wait for your feedback before I try one. It seems to be right thing to have with this device but I am not sure yet.
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I have it on for over 4 months. Search this very forum for an extensive discussion on it. Easy to install with the water spray bottle provided. The screen protector is a bit sticky so I took it off and used a regular one.
Don't ask any more questions. Just search for the original thread here
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298808

Martin Fields Screen Protector

Got this today and it's significantly shorter than the screen (3/16"). Any other owners - is this normal? Expected it to be a flush fit.

Anyone? I know people have them - they were recommended on here repeatedly. Thanks in advance.

Havn't got mine yet. Their US site was backordered so I ordered from across seas. It should be here some time this week though.

I recently got boxwave protector.
Quite good and smooth under the stylus.

funny, i've had a few and they alway fit perfectly. perhaps take a picture of the fit and email them, and post the pic and their response here for reference.
well, i've had a few on the 3.5" devices, none for the 2.8" so its been a few years since i've had one i guess

This is funny because I thought the same thing and was really really angry. But it actually fits perfectly. I think you made the same mistake I did by sliding it too far up (going underneath the front housing) causing it to be too short and not fit right. If you line up the screen protector perfectly with the screen it should fit perfectly. Look at the piece you peeled it off from and compare it to the size of the screen and you will see what I mean.
I ordered another one because it wasn't too good after i took it off the first one. Hope this helps.

Expert Shield screen protectors are just as good and are half the price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Sell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

kpaznb0i said:
This is funny because I thought the same thing and was really really angry. But it actually fits perfectly. I think you made the same mistake I did by sliding it too far up (going underneath the front housing) causing it to be too short and not fit right. If you line up the screen protector perfectly with the screen it should fit perfectly. Look at the piece you peeled it off from and compare it to the size of the screen and you will see what I mean.
I ordered another one because it wasn't too good after i took it off the first one. Hope this helps.
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kp's got it right. i think OP slid the protector under the top frame of the screen. i made this mistake the first time i put in this screen protector too after positioning it correctly, it fits perfectly.
great screen protector btw. WAY better than the OEM one.

I have gone through many different screen protectors over the years, and I have one thing to say about all of them - none of them hold a candle to Martin Fields.
Every one I have bought on eBay have made my screen look grainy, for lack of a better word. It's like looking through a screen door. Only MF protectors look, and act, like the actual screen. It's like they are completely invisible. It is most noticable when you turn your phone on in the dark.
Yes, $25 for two of them is kinda spendy, but WELL worth the money. They are easy to apply and reusable. Wash them under the faucet, let dry, and reuse it. All the other ones are one use only (despite their claims).

I just received my screen protector from NuShield and I have to say I am extremely impressed with them. It comes in a pack of 3 for $11.99 and they are not adhesive. They fit perfectly, you dont have to worry about air bubbles, and the clarity is very good. You can get clear of anti-glare. I got the clear ones and once they are on you cant really tell they are there. The only thing negative I have to say about it is that it is a little tricky to install, but once I figured out the proper way to do install the protector it was easy. I would definitely recommend this as an alternative to adhesive screens.

Has anyone used one of these protectors in combination with one of the cubes floating around?
any issues (eg loss of sensitivity/harder to get touchflo to respond etc..)??

I completely agree with Lidberg. The Martin Fields is the best screen protector I've used to date. I had a couple pieces of lint/hair get on it during installation. I peeled it back up, took a piece of tape, pulled the lint/hair off the protector and placed it back down with no issue or bubbles. It has no effect on the touch screen either. Great product!

Well I ordered my Martin Fields on January 7 and it's still not here... blah. I'll give my 2 cents soon... hopefully...

So I've tested a few screen protectors:
The Invisishield
Martin Fields
Expert Shield
Invisishield IMO is VERY clear very easy to apply, NO BUBBLES!!! it's just very VERY grippy and is a PITA to use with your fingers.
Martin Fields and Expert Shield all in all are basically the same IMO same clarity, they have about the same degree of difficulty to put on (which isn't hard but harder than the Invisishield) and they are cut perfectly
The Expert Shield costs less, but is much harder to find, it took me a LONG time to find the expert shield for the kaiser =/
I also compared the Martian Fields and Expert Shield on my SE W810i with same results as the one for the Kaiser
IMO Martin Fields of the Expert Shield you can't go wrong with either

Well finally got my Martin Fields today and let me just say if there was ever a more difficult screen protector to put on, the manufacturer should be in court.
With that said it fits and feels great, and looks pretty darn good. I can tell it's there (just because I stared at it) but it looks pretty nice.

Daemos said:
The Expert Shield costs less, but is much harder to find, it took me a LONG time to find the expert shield for the kaiser =/
I also compared the Martian Fields and Expert Shield on my SE W810i with same results as the one for the Kaiser
IMO Martin Fields of the Expert Shield you can't go wrong with either
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I agree. Good review.
-haze- said:
Expert Shield screen protectors are just as good and are half the price.
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Using X1 without screen protector sheet

Anyone using x1 this way? Are there any scratches on the screen or is it safe to screw the sheet?

Yes! Since December! And no Problems

I did, but I put my X1 in my pocket often (although not in same pocket with keys) and also use it the majority of the time without a case. So a screen protector ($10 USD!!) is a small investment for protecting the screen.

I had mine since september and never used a protector or case
keep it in my pants pocker or inner jacket pocket without anything else
no problem for me

nice to hear that! I'm using a softcase for the phone and was just wondering if stilus could leave marks on the screen. Just tired to stick the sheets, I always get some air bubbles between the sheet and the screen. Thanks for the feedback

Decided to take mine off as well. The screen was not really good to read when the sun was shining on it with protector on it.
I havent used it for long but I guess it is going alright...
My recommondation to take it off..
Greets

I use one. And it has scratches on it (Quite a lot). I don't know if the screen is harder than the protector. At least I wouldn't want my screen with these scratches... And I'm usign my fingers online, never the stylus!

i used my x1 without a screen protector since nov 08 without any probs.
but 2 weeks ago i decided to buy one and only one week later i had an heavy car accident where my car flipped over two times. guess what my xperia was on the dash and was kicked around. after i found my x1 which was still navigating me there were scratches all over the phone and so on the screen protector but it saved my screen.
pls buy ur x1 a screen protector. every x1 deserved it.

testlord said:
i used my x1 without a screen protector since nov 08 without any probs.
but 2 weeks ago i decided to buy one and only one week later i had an heavy car accident where my car flipped over two times. guess what my xperia was on the dash and was kicked around. after i found my x1 which was still navigating me there were scratches all over the phone and so on the screen protector but it saved my screen.
pls buy ur x1 a screen protector. every x1 deserved it.
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Damn, dude, glad you're okay!
What gps program were you using so that I NEVER buy it.

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i take my protector shield also of, can't see anything outside when the sun is shining. i hope the display is harder then the protector shield, each protector i had was scratched from the stylus after a couple of weeks.

rookie333 said:
i take my protector shield also of, can't see anything outside when the sun is shining. i hope the display is harder then the protector shield, each protector i had was scratched after a couple of weeks.
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I use only the shield screen that come with the xperia...It is wonderful...I have buy another but it was so expensive and a peace of crap...
Do you know where can i get some of this screen protector material?
I would also buy one for my lcd laptop...
I couldt find anything that so good and reusable you can used it 100 of times and by the way i have a secret how to put it without any buble or dust 100% sure.... and it is great if anyone helped my find some information about this screen protector material or give one as a present i will be glad to share..
You know i live here in chile and we doesnt have such good materials like that...So maybe i couldt never buy something like that......So sad...

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Fulgore69 said:
I use only the shield screen that come with the xperia...It is wonderful...I have buy another but it was so expensive and a peace of crap...
Do you know where can i get some of this screen protector material?
I would also buy one for my lcd laptop...
I couldt find anything that so good and reusable you can used it 100 of times and by the way i have a secret how to put it without any buble or dust 100% sure.... and it is great if anyone helped my find some information about this screen protector material or give one as a present i will be glad to share..
You know i live here in chile and we doesnt have such good materials like that...So maybe i couldt never buy something like that......So sad...
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I can ask the service Center here in achen (germany) each repaired phone come back with this protector.
i give you a message if i got some
Ingo

I use a martins fields protector... not only is it tough and very resistant to scratching but its also great re visablity... even in full sun I can still see the screen... awesome...

Fulgore69 said:
I use only the shield screen that come with the xperia...It is wonderful...I have buy another but it was so expensive and a peace of crap...
Do you know where can i get some of this screen protector material?
I would also buy one for my lcd laptop...
I couldt find anything that so good and reusable you can used it 100 of times and by the way i have a secret how to put it without any buble or dust 100% sure.... and it is great if anyone helped my find some information about this screen protector material or give one as a present i will be glad to share..
You know i live here in chile and we doesnt have such good materials like that...So maybe i couldt never buy something like that......So sad...
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what's the secret? the reason I actually decided not to use protector sheets anymore is that anytime I apply them, there are bubbles and dust between the screen and protector

I really hate protectors. I don't know why lol.
Almost 5 months without protector and the result is dozens of scrathes that are visible only when you tilt the phone under s direct light. Otherwise they are invisible. No problem there.

HTC Magic Screen Protector

Guys I'm looking for a good screen protector for my new Magic...don't want to open it without adding one. Any suggestions? I guess you guys must have bought a few good ones...Kindly help out..

maneck35 said:
Guys I'm looking for a good screen protector for my new Magic...don't want to open it without adding one. Any suggestions? I guess you guys must have bought a few good ones...Kindly help out..
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find a protector for the iphone, cut it a little with a scissor and it sould be it

I have a Brando Ultraclear in the mail. I have used those for all my devices since the S/E K750i. Their fit is not always 100% but they do the job well
http://brando.com.hk/bw-ultraclear-pda-s-p-htc-magic-_p03408c1060d039.html

cagra said:
I have a Brando Ultraclear in the mail. I have used those for all my devices since the S/E K750i. Their fit is not always 100% but they do the job well
http://brando.com.hk/bw-ultraclear-pda-s-p-htc-magic-_p03408c1060d039.html
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well, the screen is different than normal touch phones.. uses the same mechanism as the iphone were it registeres the electricity in your finger's instead of the actual pressure.. thats why it needs to be some kind of speciel protector.. so my guess is that one that works on the iphone would work on the magic

I got this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0028E7HMU/ref=ox_ya_oh_product
and its REALLY great: perfect fit, bubble free, absolutely transparent

I like the Invisible Shield full body skin. Unfortunately they haven't made on for the Magic yet, BUT they have made it for the G1 and you can either get the full body or just the screen. Now I am assuming the screen on the G1 and the Magic are the same so if you just want the screen protection, go for that one.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/t-mobile-g1-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

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ostendk said:
well, the screen is different than normal touch phones.. uses the same mechanism as the iphone were it registeres the electricity in your finger's instead of the actual pressure.. thats why it needs to be some kind of speciel protector.. so my guess is that one that works on the iphone would work on the magic
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they also use that one for iPhones, so I assume it works

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Thanks. Ordered mine, it's backordered. Anyone who orders you can use the coupon code PROTECT20 to get 20% off.

Awesome, thanks for the promocode.

excellent. thank you for the promo code.

TheStrider said:
Thanks. Ordered mine, it's backordered. Anyone who orders you can use the coupon code PROTECT20 to get 20% off.
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thanks but... Doh! Too late for me

ive installed invisbile skin on ipod touch before and are there like places where water can get in when applying the skin onto the magic?

I must say that the InvisibleShield is rather a sh*t product. I bought the full body kit and was not happy at all. It was not cut properly and what even worse looked cheap on my phone. I removed all of the parts but screen and back panel. After 2 weeks the back panel went yellow and all the edges lost the glue making it fold outside. What even worse is that on the description it says that all the micro bubles will disappear in time. Well they do not. Oh one more thing, while mounting it on your phone you will have to wet it all with some kind spray they provide and leave it for like 24h to let it dry. DUDE THAT IS THE WORST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME.

got mine from ebay user dcmugen. i got the matte finish one and it of the same quality as all other screen protectors. the matte one has this grainy look to it though but all of them have that as well so no deal breaker there.
http://www.dcmugen.com/
you can check the various different screen protectors there. plus he has videos of what they all look like. has privacy glass, mirror finish, matte finish, regular gloss and whatever else there.

My t-mo phone came with one, I would imagine that they sell them in the stores as well?

ya i didnt like the one that came with the mytouch. way too greasy and fingerprint magnet. aftermarket ones are much better imo

I tried a screen protector I got off eBay, there are heaps of Chinese dudes selling them for a few bucks plus postage.
I didn't like it, it made the touch screen less responsive and imprecise. I ended up taking it off.