Custom made Shieldzone body protection for P3600 = $45 - Worth it?

[Craic Dub]

I read about www.Shieldzone.com and their full body protection.

Of course, they dont offer anything for the P3600 out of the box but they are able to custom design a full body protection for $45 within 1-3 business days.

Does anyone know if it is worth paying $45 for this kind of protection? I really dont like silicone cases, since they are too big and collect dust. I have tried numerous leather cases but in the end I simply dont use them since the device inclusive case doesnt fit into my pockets.

Any comments on their products?

[hanmin]

If I remember correctly, it isi quite difficult to apply it on. Have you applied a screen protector before? I think a full body shield is.. very much difficult than a screen protector. Anyway, you might want to look at this http://www.skinit.com/, $10 only :D

[Craic Dub]

If I remember correctly, it isi quite difficult to apply it on. Have you applied a screen protector before? I think a full body shield is.. very much difficult than a screen protector. Anyway, you might want to look at this http://www.skinit.com/, $10 only :D


They would apply the protector on the device, which is included in the $45.

I totally agree, applying a screen protector is difficult enough and a very tedious and I wouldnt want to deal with a full body protector.

The thought of not having to deal with any paint problems and perhaps being able to sell the device scratch free in a years time is quite appealing.

Thanks for the link, I will check them out too!

[cortez.i]

i've bastardized the 8525 shieldzone skin to use on my 3600. in my opinion, it greatly minimized the "fingerprints" and provides adequate protection for me. i don't really like the rubberized skins. they are not very difficult to apply and can be peeled off when necessary. i wish shieldzone would make a skin for the 3600...

[KamaL]

i've bastardized the 8525 shieldzone skin to use on my 3600. in my opinion, it greatly minimized the "fingerprints" and provides adequate protection for me. i don't really like the rubberized skins. they are not very difficult to apply and can be peeled off when necessary. i wish shieldzone would make a skin for the 3600...

Can you plz post pics of the final results on your P3600?? I'm also interested in this skin. I think it's a great idea..

Thanks

[shoey5]

I've used them for other devices, they are 100% worth it. They are a bit of a pain to get one but they do work as advertised. They are clear so they show off the device and protect the unit from scratches without adding the bulk of other type of skins since they are very very thin.

[turcomora]

Do you know how long the turn around time is since they install it. If all is true then $45 bucks is cheap for the protection that it offers. I am very interested.

[Craic Dub]

Do you know how long the turn around time is since they install it. If all is true then $45 bucks is cheap for the protection that it offers. I am very interested.

They told me that an approx. turn around time would be 1-3 business days. You have to add shipping times for both ways to it, which depends on location and shipping service you choose. So, I guess a far assumption would be to have the unit back within 10-12 business days if you ship via UPS ground.

Also, the $45 price quote does not include shipping charges. So, it is quite expensive to simply protect the device against scratches.

Perhaps anyone can post some pictures of the protection applied?

[turcomora]

So what if I need to change my sim or take my battery off?

[KamaL]

So what if I need to change my sim or take my battery off?

Good point :eek:

[Craic Dub]

I would think that they are installing the shield on each part individually, hence you have up to 7 different pieces to apply to the unit. Subsequently there shouldnt be a problem to reach the SIM or battery, etc.

[shoey5]

Maybe there's someone who lives in the area can take their unit in or get a dealer to drop one off for a fitting. Once they make a custom one, they sell to others. With that said, I think it's pretty bad business on their part, you'd think they'd be willing to do the first one for any device free knowing they will be able to sell others based off their template.

[daeveman]

Maybe there's someone who lives in the area can take their unit in or get a dealer to drop one off for a fitting. Once they make a custom one, they sell to others. With that said, I think it's pretty bad business on their part, you'd think they'd be willing to do the first one for any device free knowing they will be able to sell others based off their template.

Good idea!

[mtudor]

Hi guys,

Sorry for dredging up an old thread but I just wanted to add my piece as someone who has had one of these shields before (on an HTC Prophet).

They are very very good, and you really can scratch away at the device with keys / brick wall etc and it doesn't scratch (obviously not something you would want to do on purpose)! The application is tricky but very doable, and should your protector ever become creased or damaged you can have it replaced for free, for life.

The turnaround time is quick, no more than 5 business days, but I'm in the UK so when I sent mine off for a custom shield I got hammered on the return for customs duty etc - a nasty shock. That's the only reason I wouldn't get a custom shield made up for my P3600. Let me know if you do though as I will be hot on your heels ordering one!

On my Prophet, you could see the edges of the protector in places, as they have to make the shield up in sections so it can be curved around the top of your phone etc - can't see any way they could apply it in a single sheet. This was not a big issue on the Prophet, and looks a million times better than covering up your device with a silicon case or whatever.

I'm guessing that the edges of the protector will be less visible on the P3600 as it is already shiny, where the Prophet was matte. The shield will not cover the buttons and camera on your phone. In 18months my Prophet did not pick up one scratch, despite being dropped on concrete and in a pocket with keys, which is a good selling point in my mind!

As for the cost, $45 is more than a case / screen protector, but these things protect the device for it's entire life, and even if you don't like parts of the protector, you can always take those parts off (with the risk of them not being protected) and leave on the parts that you do like. Some protection is definitely better than none anyway! You'll probably find that you leave the whole thing on though!

As I said, drop me a line if you get a custom one made up as that will mean that poor UK based P3600 owners like myself should be able to follow up and order one without sending our devices in!

Good luck!

Mark.

[simonuca]

Yes please, if anyone takes the plunge please advice!!
Me likes :)

[MrTW]

Looks like that they finally sell a body shield for the P3600:

http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/HTCP3600.html

Now, the question is whether this is only a screen protector or a full body protector? Its not very clear according to the description.

[TaurusBullba]

Looks like that they finally sell a body shield for the P3600:

http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/HTCP3600.html

Now, the question is whether this is only a screen protector or a full body protector? Its not very clear according to the description.


That's just a screen protector. It says at the top of the picture. ;)

I've gotten these put on for a Wizard and Hermes and would not go without them. I, like most, don't like bulky covers on an already large phone.

As mentioned, they come in several different parts and don't block access to anything that needs opening or the like.

I'm also just a stones throw away from their corporate office. I've had them apply the skins for me (just $10 extra) and they've told me that they'll make a custom skin for any device that's brought to them for an extra charge of only $10 or $15 more. But, once they create the template, they hang onto it so they won't charge the next guy for the custom job.

All in all, I think they're probably the best choice to protect your device.

Just a little first-hand input for ya.:)

[nealed]

come on - someone in the US can order one if it means that I can order one to be delivered to Europe. I'll pay $10 of the $15 say extra dollars once I can have one shipped:)

(The full body protector).

[TaurusBullba]

come on - someone in the US can order one if it means that I can order one to be delivered to Europe. I'll pay $10 of the $15 say extra dollars once I can have one shipped:)

(The full body protector).

Sorry, I don't quite follow your meaning. Can you clarify?

[shoey5]

Looks like that they finally sell a body shield for the P3600:

http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/HTCP3600.html

Now, the question is whether this is only a screen protector or a full body protector? Its not very clear according to the description.

Says right on the page that it's a screen protector ("Screen Shield") not a full body protector.

[nealed]

Sorry, I don't quite follow your meaning. Can you clarify?

What I meant was - after your comments "I'm also just a stones throw away from their corporate office. I've had them apply the skins for me (just $10 extra) and they've told me that they'll make a custom skin for any device that's brought to them for an extra charge of only $10 or $15 more. But, once they create the template, they hang onto it so they won't charge the next guy for the custom job."

Because I am in europe it would cost me a hell of a lot of money to send my phone to the US to have a custom skin made. If someone else did it - you say that they will charge $10 or $15 more to make a custom skin for the Trinity. Once they have the template - I could order one without being charged the extra money of having to send my phone to them. - once it's shipped I would happily donate to the person that sent their phone and had the custom skin made to make it worth their while, too.

[TaurusBullba]

Ahh... gotcha. Yeah, I'm willing to help out however I can. If someone has a Trinity, or even a "dummy phone", that they want to send over, I'd take care of it from this end.

That's of course if anyone would even want to do that. :)

[nealed]

Great - and thanks for you help.

I have had a reply from "the horse's mouth" as follows: Hello,

Thank you for contacting ZAGG, home of the invisibleSHIELD! My name is Nathan, and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

I have takin down all of your contact information. My desginer is going to try and get his hands on the htc phone and build a full body shield for it. Once we have done this we will contact you and let you know when we have it ready.

Thank you for choosing the invisibleSHIELD. We appreciate your business!

All the best,
NATHAN
Customer Service Rep. & Installation Coordinator

So there is hope. I sent them details of this thread and said that there were lots of Trinity users wanting protection to stop their paint form peelin! So let's get orderin as soon as Nathan gets a full shield built. :D

[dwphoto]

I used to use a aluminium case but its so bulky and cumbersome. The shield works just as advertised and even makes the unit stick in my hand a touch more.
The only complaint i would mention is that near the edges of the sheild some gunk can build up but its a minor issue. I have also used the shield on my dslr and image viewer.
Highly recommended.

[Johnno]

I used to use a aluminium case but its so bulky and cumbersome. The shield works just as advertised and even makes the unit stick in my hand a touch more.
The only complaint i would mention is that near the edges of the sheild some gunk can build up but its a minor issue. I have also used the shield on my dslr and image viewer.
Highly recommended.

Hi DWPHOTO,
so you have the shield for the P3600 now?
We can start ordering?
Thanks
Johnno

[deedee]

If they have got the template created it's certainly not listed as available.