AmazonBasics Anti-Glare Screen Protector Film for iPhone 3G, 3GS, 3 pack
Thursday, 24. June 2010. 06:50
- Anti-glare screen protector film kit for iPhone 3G/3GS
- Easy to apply and remove; includes three screen protectors, squeegee, and cleaning cloth
- Measures 4.3 x 2.2 x .02 inches
- Distributed by Amazon.com; backed by one-year Amazon Basics warranty
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Price:
$11.99
Product Description
AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value.Amazon.com Product Description
AmazonBasics Anti-Glare Screen Protector Film for iPhone 3G and 3GS protects and lengthens the life of your iPhone screen while reducing glare. Specially designed to fit iPhone 3G and 3GS screens, the film will help prevent fingerprints, dirt, dust and scratches from marking up your iPhone. With everything you need in one package, this kit incl… More >>
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June 24th, 2010 at 9:32 am
An iPhone screen protector needs to be optically clear and “sacrificial” in the sense that it takes the scratches and gouges that you’d rather not find on the glass touch surface itself. Amazon’s “AmazonBasics” package should answer to that description nicely. In “frustration-free packaging,” the pack consists of three screen protector sets in a plastic envelope; a microfiber screen cleaner; a plastic “squeegee”; and a small illustrated instruction leaflet.
IF it worked as suggested, one performs the following steps:
* Clean and polish the screen with the microfiber cloth.
* Remove the film from the “screen down” side of the protector by pulling on a label affixed to it.
* Align the protector at top or bottom edge of the iPhone screen, and use the squeegee to chase bubbles out as you slowly lay it down. Use the second affixed label to do this without touching the adhesive.
* Remove the second label when application is complete.
Everything works…up to to the last point. The adhesive backing label 2 (blue) is gummy and would not come off the protector along with the label itself. Result: a label-shaped patch in the upper-left corner of the iPhone screen that is still adhesive-sticky and is sure to attract dirt and lint.
I would rate the product 4 or 5 stars but for this defect, because the protector itself is clear and tough. My spouse says that the optical touchscreen is working again after applying this protector. But the problem with the adhesive label means I cannot recommend it until Amazon fixes it.
Rating: 1 / 5
June 24th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I wanted a screen protector that covered my entire iPhone face, not just the screen. This one from AmazonBasics works great. I really like it. The kit comes with three screen protectors, instruction manual, plastic squeegee to remove bubbles upon application, and a cleaning cloth.
I have to acknowledge that the installation process took two tries; but it wasn’t that bad for me. I did as the instruction said and removed tab #1 , then placed the screen protector face down so tab #2 was facing up. Then I squeegeed and removed. But, the whole thing just lifted up on the first try, not sure what happened. So I tried again and it worked! It probably took about 5 minutes.
Once the protector fit it’s gorgeous! I love that it’s kind of thicker than the other ones I’ve had, it feels kind of vinyl. I really feel like my iPhone is protected. My only other concern was slipping my iPhone back in it’s case: AmazonBasics Shell-Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS (Red/Black). Since the screen protector covers the entire face I had to carefully slide the case over the phone for fear I would tear it, but it’s pretty strong, no problem, it gives the case a very snug fit that won’t fall apart.
One small concern is the clarity of the screen. It’s difficult to describe, but it doesn’t have that glass crystal clear look that only a clean screen has. I’ve used other screen protectors that were less thick (more like a thin sticker) and the screen was still very clear. Here you do notice a difference, but it’s really minor and you adjust, so still worth it to me.
Rating: 4 / 5
June 24th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I’m afraid I can’t tell you how well this screen protector works, because I found it impossible to install. The backside of the protector (the side that adheres to the iPhone screen) is too sticky, meaning you can’t align it to the screen just right. There are multiple “bubbles” under the surface, and the little squeegee provided isn’t effective enough in removing all of the bubbles. It looks like one of those cheap window-tinting jobs. On top of that, one of the two tab labels that are supposed to be removed wouldn’t come off completely. Of course, you are instructed not to touch the screen protector with your fingers, so if the label can’t be removed, you’re out of luck. I’m sure that *if* you can install this screen protector properly, it would work just fine, but it definitely wasn’t worth the aggravation. Speaking as someone who has had an iPhone screen protector before, I know that there are better products out there that install easily and work well. I recommend passing on this one.
Rating: 1 / 5