Just released: Brando Screen protectors

[dpbakker]

I just noticed that Brando (http://shop.brando.com.hk) has released screen protectors(Ultra Clear (http://shop.brando.com.hk/ultraclearscreenprotector.php) & anti glare (http://shop.brando.com.hk/screenprotector.php)) for the T-Mobile Ameo/Dopod U1000/HTC Advantage/HTC Athena.

[dpbakker]

Bought both of them($17 for the UltraClear and $15 for the Anti-Glare). they will be here in a week or so. I will post my findings after that.

[ltxda]

Just ordered three anti-glare protectors from them. Can't wait to get them. :-)

[wu5262]

Also consider Martin Field Overlay Screen Protector if you want more choose, personally i prefer them than the Brando. But no doubt they are both very high standard.

[ltxda]

Also consider Martin Field Overlay Screen Protector if you want more choose, personally i prefer them than the Brando. But no doubt they are both very high standard.

Thanks! I'll check it out. Also might order the full body protection cfor my x7500.

[RichardKAthena]

Well, I bought the Martin Fields one. Couldn't really align it well as it's provided literally as a protector, nothing else, and I wasn't happy that despite wearing latex gloves, vacuuming the room, cleaning the screen etc... I got a speck of dust in it.

Oh well, removeable/washable, right? So I can remove it and get rid of the dust?

Don't know where they get distilled water from the tap, but it's not the UK. The protector is covered in smeary crap.

Unimpressed for the money. It's not like I haven't fitted screen protectors before. VERY frustrated about not being able to get a nice screen protector on my Ameo without bubbles/trapped dirt/throwing away $17.

I'll be including my experiences with the Martin Fields protector in my review of the Ameo in our magazine, I'm that (un)impressed with it. Normally I get review samples of this stuff, too - I'm especially annoyed by having bought it and basically being left with a bit of waste material.

[apd]

Well, I bought the Martin Fields one. Couldn't really align it well as it's provided literally as a protector, nothing else, and I wasn't happy that despite wearing latex gloves, vacuuming the room, cleaning the screen etc... I got a speck of dust in it.

Oh well, removeable/washable, right? So I can remove it and get rid of the dust?

Don't know where they get distilled water from the tap, but it's not the UK. The protector is covered in smeary crap.

Unimpressed for the money. It's not like I haven't fitted screen protectors before. VERY frustrated about not being able to get a nice screen protector on my Ameo without bubbles/trapped dirt/throwing away $17.

I'll be including my experiences with the Martin Fields protector in my review of the Ameo in our magazine, I'm that (un)impressed with it. Normally I get review samples of this stuff, too - I'm especially annoyed by having bought it and basically being left with a bit of waste material.


I also had significant problems with an MF screen protector. My experiences are in this thread: Screen Protectors (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298808). I ended up buying two screen protectors from ebay that IMHO are about as good as you will get, for £3.99 each (I seem to recall). I got this one on first time, only one bubble (now gone) and no trapped dust.

[wu5262]

Well, I bought the Martin Fields one. Couldn't really align it well as it's provided literally as a protector, nothing else, and I wasn't happy that despite wearing latex gloves, vacuuming the room, cleaning the screen etc... I got a speck of dust in it.

Oh well, removeable/washable, right? So I can remove it and get rid of the dust?

Don't know where they get distilled water from the tap, but it's not the UK. The protector is covered in smeary crap.

Unimpressed for the money. It's not like I haven't fitted screen protectors before. VERY frustrated about not being able to get a nice screen protector on my Ameo without bubbles/trapped dirt/throwing away $17.

I'll be including my experiences with the Martin Fields protector in my review of the Ameo in our magazine, I'm that (un)impressed with it. Normally I get review samples of this stuff, too - I'm especially annoyed by having bought it and basically being left with a bit of waste material.

you haven't fit the wrong side of the protector on have you? you are suppose to throw the side with the sticker away, and this is the same with any other protector, it takes times to get it perfect, but once you got it, there is 0% dust, 0% bubble, screen looks even better then before, and screen visible under sun as well.

I think you must have done something wrong, lots of people had done complete reviews on screen protector, Martin Field is one of the TOP one, so people already knows how good it is, and for people who had fit it correctly on their device, they know the fact as well. Putting your bad experience in the review won't really help, you are better off finding why it doesn't fit well, what have you done wrong, because it's not normal for you to get a bad fit on this screen protector.

[RichardKAthena]

No, I didn't fit the reverse of the screen protector. My name is not Corky, and in fact, I do drive a car, like all the regular kids.

I fitted it fine the first time aside from alignment. It's extremely difficult to align correctly due to the sunken nature of the Ameo screen, and it had slipped under the frame of the unit. However, this should not be an issue, because it's supposed to be removable and washable.

Which it simply isn't. I've attempted several instructions - wash under warm water, wash with light soap and rinse well... and the same problem, each time - it's impossible (unless you have clean-room conditions) to dry it afterwards.

So; yes - nice screen protector. Insufficient "support" for fitting it (nothing to help align or remove it, the WriteShield AG etc. from Pocket PC Techs for my iPaq came with wipes, little tools for removal which also help with alignment), and VERY expensive, and the claims of being reusable are highly suspect, IMO.

Because of the expense, I won't be replacing it, even if it is the best protector - I'll try another brand.

[wu5262]

No, I didn't fit the reverse of the screen protector. My name is not Corky, and in fact, I do drive a car, like all the regular kids.

I fitted it fine the first time aside from alignment. It's extremely difficult to align correctly due to the sunken nature of the Ameo screen, and it had slipped under the frame of the unit. However, this should not be an issue, because it's supposed to be removable and washable.

Which it simply isn't. I've attempted several instructions - wash under warm water, wash with light soap and rinse well... and the same problem, each time - it's impossible (unless you have clean-room conditions) to dry it afterwards.

So; yes - nice screen protector. Insufficient "support" for fitting it (nothing to help align or remove it, the WriteShield AG etc. from Pocket PC Techs for my iPaq came with wipes, little tools for removal which also help with alignment), and VERY expensive, and the claims of being reusable are highly suspect, IMO.

Because of the expense, I won't be replacing it, even if it is the best protector - I'll try another brand.

I guess most of the Martin Field User here didn't actually wash their screen protector, my Room is not particular clean, i have cat inside too, but i still manage to get it on perfect in one go, i think washing the screen protector is a very bad idea. And maybe it's just me, but i have try other screen protector, and I can get perfect fit on all of them, no dust, no bubble at all. There is surely some skills to this.

[ltxda]

I applied mine while holding my 6 month baby girl and only got one bubble which went away by itself. My woman decided to let me hold her right when my new screen protector arrived and I didn't want to wait. Yes, i'm THAT impatient. :-)
Been on my Advantage ever since and protecting it wonderfully. Only thing I don't like is the slight reflection on the non-reflective protector. I guess you're bound to have some reflecting going on as it's plastic, etc.

[RichardKAthena]

They think I might have had a faulty one, and are sending a replacement. So this is good - explains why I had trouble fitting it (though I still think I just got it under the edge of the screen or something), and at least I don't need to wash it.

They recommend the approaches I took to drying it, too, so I guess we just have very contaminated water here.

Update: New Martin Fields protector arrived today. Followed the same procedure to fit as before with one change: I made a sort of handle of tape to lower it onto the screen with, thus being ABSOLUTELY sure it wasn't going to slide or catch on the frame.

Perfect result. Couple of microscopic dust specks (inevitable, I guess I must live in a dusty house despite cleaning constantly, it seems!) but no bubbles, misaligned edges or anything. I'm 80% sure that the original was faulty, but not 100% sure.

[Kurvenal]

I have had a good result with the Proporta screen protectors, much better than with the Martin Field screen protector which in my opinion was too thick and reduced the touchscreen sensitivity too much. They cost £5 each, and when I placed my order I was encouraged to pass on a 10% discount voucher code, so I am doing so: PASSITON10.

A pressurised air duster and latex finger cots meant no dust bubbles, and the screen looks great with no reflection.

[adamelphick]

Just thought I'd ad my two pennies worth!

I've been using Brando's screen protectors for years now. Helped him get right sizes for the old A920/A925 models. Then had two for my A1000's (plus a case too that was very good), and got one for my XDA Exec...

They apply flawlessly, are easy to remove, and you really can wash then too. My A925 one (yes I STILL have that brick in the drawer!) will still come off and go back on again after 3 years!

I'm gonna order one for my Ameo too - i like the non-reflective i must admit as not only does it stop reflections but it also makes the surface of the screen seem more 'silky' when using the stylus.