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CreativeBR

10th August 2007, 07:00 PM

daniel_rh

11th August 2007, 05:48 PM

I just ordered this skin for my Touch, somebody knows if it works? :confused:

jomvinya

13th August 2007, 01:58 AM

The ads. looks and sonds pretty good. Please share your opinion when you've received it. :)

fluxc

13th August 2007, 05:48 PM

hi pple. i'm using a silicon case, something like the link u provided but the only difference is the screen is not covered. i got it in black. =)

CreativeBR

14th August 2007, 12:33 AM

hi pple. i'm using a silicon case, something like the link u provided but the only difference is the screen is not covered. i got it in black. =)

I have one black silicone case for my iPod but it takes so much dust...

Is it happens to your case?

fluxc

14th August 2007, 03:51 AM

I have one black silicone case for my iPod but it takes so much dust...

Is it happens to your case?

if it inmy shirt pocket, nope. but if its in my jeans pocket ,yes there is but juz by using myfinger to give it gentle rub, woot!! its as clean as new =P

m15chief

15th August 2007, 11:18 AM

Just got one today, Overall very impressed. Great quality sound through bluetooth, and connects to multiple things at the same time so can listen to music through my laptop, and take calls on ym headset.

best news is, they've just come down in price in most stores.

CreativeBR

16th August 2007, 12:21 AM

I just ordered this skin for my Touch, somebody knows if it works? :confused:

Please let us know what you think about it ! 8)

joule

24th August 2007, 06:04 PM

I actually had shieldzone make a custom invisibleshield for my touch. It arrives on monday, so I can't comment on it till then, but they do have it on their site now for anyone to buy.

botson71

27th August 2007, 10:22 AM

I actually had shieldzone make a custom invisibleshield for my touch. It arrives on monday, so I can't comment on it till then, but they do have it on their site now for anyone to buy.

Did you custom order a full shield or just a screen shield? I was thinking of the second option, if what they say on their specifications (99% clarity, extra durable, designed for US helicopter blades blah blah) is true. :)

Please keep us posted

Doctor Mick

28th August 2007, 09:41 AM

Will it come off, once applied?

joule

29th August 2007, 03:02 PM

Did you custom order a full shield or just a screen shield? I was thinking of the second option, if what they say on their specifications (99% clarity, extra durable, designed for US helicopter blades blah blah) is true. :)

Please keep us posted
I just received my touch today, and the skin is amazing. I ordered a full body shield, but they actually build the full body and the screen as separate pieces, so you can buy either. At first I didn't even recognize the skin, it adds a sort of rubbery feel, and it is kind of shiny, but not much. I actually keep my touch in my keys pocket, and it doesn't show any wear at all, but it's been only a day now.

joule

29th August 2007, 03:03 PM

Will it come off, once applied?
You can actually remove it, I don't know exactly how. Since they don't use actual glues to stick it, it doesn't leave any residue.

Icarus93

30th August 2007, 10:29 PM

Hi,

I'm thinking to order a full cover skin case like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/CP-FULL-BODY-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-FOR-HTC-TOUCH-DOPOD-S1_W0QQitemZ220138173025QQihZ012QQcategoryZ15036QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosti ng

The only thing about it is that the screen could become not so sensible as usual...What do you think?

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CreativeBR

Did anyone tried that? Is this the same product as Shieldzone selling?

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

If this works well and it's removeable sure better then any pouches man! :D

Cheers,
Icarus93

providence

24th September 2007, 12:16 PM

guys I've ordered a cheap silicon case on ebay. Got here today in good quality, but it has this rubber odor. learned my lesson im not buying these cheap silicons next time..

s01673915

12th October 2007, 12:35 PM

Anyone tried any of the products?

How is it?

shadowrtype

12th October 2007, 01:21 PM

I would be interested in anyone's experience with this too. I've used similar product from BestSkinsEver but only for screens on my non-touchscreen devices. Great protection and durability. I'm worried about how this will be on the rubberized surface of the Touch and if would pull off if you want to remove.

jefmcg

13th October 2007, 11:04 AM

I've got a best skins ever (http://www.bestskinsever.com/) for my iPod, and I love it. I believe it's the same material as invisible shields, but much cheaper.

I'm not buying it for my touch - yet - as it would spoil the matt finish if I covered it, and the supplied screen save is good for now.

this $6.99 skin (http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/the-24/DIY-Cut-To-Fit/Detail) would give you plenty of material to completely cover your phone, or screen protectors for several phones (I think....I'm not much good with imperial measurements]

BOBBYDAVIS

21st October 2007, 05:23 PM

Did anyone tried that? Is this the same product as Shieldzone selling?

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

If this works well and it's removeable sure better then any pouches man! :D

Cheers,
Icarus93

I am on day 2 with the full body shield. I got it from the above website. They didn't send an email and the website didn't give me a tracking number. The website showed my delivery on hold until the 28th of October and never updated. I was almost to the point of calling to cancel when it just suddenly arrived. I guess I am just used to all the warm fuzzies I get from other suppliers, but it has left a bad feeling about their customer service.

The package was complete with spray, squeegee and protector.

It was a pain to get on perfectly, but with enough of the spray it is possible. The front comes in eight pieces. 2 for the top near the speaker, 2 for the buttons, 2 long skinny ones for the sides one for the navigation button and one for the screen.

The screen protector was actually pretty easy. Just make sure you get the curved end down. It didn't completely cover everything. There is a gap about the size of a fingernail on each side in the silver area. Of course I started on one of the sides, so I have a double fingernail gap on my right side.

I put the buttons on next. I lined up the cutouts and they went on ok. There is a little gestimation room so be sure to get a gap around the call and end buttons. There is a small square for the center button. It is a pain to center and mine looks off a little and it looked like I was about to pull my button out of the case when I tried to remove the shield to recenter it. I would probably skip this one.

The two long skinny ones were a pain. I would suggest tweasers so you can see where to place them.

The two top pieces were pretty easy, just make sure you don't overlap the two side pieces.

The back was 3 pieces, 1 big one the covers most of the back. 1 ring for the camera and 1 dot for the mirror.

When I put the large piece on the back I had to reposition it several times. When I was done I had a couple of small bubbles. The website said the bubbles should go away after a couple of days, so I just left them to see. If not I will pull it off and try again.

The ring was a pain. My fingers kept getting in the way. This is another piece for the tweasers.

The mirror piece as great. It is clear. After having my mirror on my 8125 get scratched from laying on it's back I know this is a weak area.

Note: I put this on late at night and lack of sleep probably contributed to any mistakes. I had watched the video so I used the spray and this helped. After 2 days it is looking better. I still have a couple of bubbles they are smaller and the tiny ones are gone. I will wait a few more days to see. The 2 top corners on the back seem to have a problem sticking. This was probably a placement issue, but unless it spreads I will wait for the bubbles before any realignment.

As far as use, there is a rubber feel now. The stylus drags and my finger drags but I can't seem to scratch this stuff. I feel pretty comfortable using my fingernail to tap now. I am pretty hard on electronics so I think I can live with it. I read on other sites that this goes away as the protector cures. I will let you know.

I hate to make a judgment after two days, but I would have to give this one a thumbs up.

doni

21st October 2007, 08:01 PM

I've also ordered a full shield from shielzone.com, haven't gotten it yet. I suspect they don't provide a tracking number since they ship free and use the cheapest USPS service available, which wouldn't have any tracking (e.g. express would have, and on regular postage only if you pay for registered would have tracking). I exchanged a few emails with them before I ordered and they were very helpful.

Now that I'm waiting to buy the HTC Polaris, it feels like I'm just wasting money, but it would be good training for the next invisible shield. that is, if I'm satisfied with it :)

Btw, I've tried the silicon cases as well, got one from Boxwave. While quality is reasonable, I can't understand how people can use that. It looks ugly, I just couldn't stand it (I've paid to have a sleek looking ppc phone). It also made it bulkier and hindered scrolling on the sides. That was a big waste of money on my side, but I've learned my lesson ... never silicon cases again.

Icarus93

22nd October 2007, 09:29 AM

Thanks for you detail input, much appreciated. If by chance, please provide an update, how you like this product after it all "cured". The only thing that kinda concern me, is whether if this products is removeable and leave no harm to the body. (like leaving not trace or sticky feel)........ I hated the pouch that this phone comes with, if this product works, I am just going to stick the phone straight in my jean pocket............soooo looking forward!!!

Cheers,
Icarus93

Icarus93

24th October 2007, 05:37 PM

Hi,

I am also wondering if you can post a few shots on your phone, just kinda interested to c the effect on the phone's matt finish.

Thx a bunch! =)
Icarus93

BOBBYDAVIS

26th October 2007, 04:04 AM

Well I was patient and the bubbles are gone. The largest one was about this big "o". It shrank a little each day until it was gone. The sides are also sticking now. Overall I am well satisfied. The rubber feeling is still there but it seems less. I am not sure if I am getting used to it or if it is less. Either way the finger and stylis are working better.

I did have a scare yesterday. There was a scratch about as wide as my thumbnail on the screen. I couldn't believe it because I did try the key trick...on the back of course. And I couldn't scratch this stuff. Later in the day the scratch just went away. I realized, I had laid the phone on my thumb drive and it made an impression in the material.

I will post updates and try to post pictures later. The phone is very shiny now. It still picks up smudges from use but now I can wipe it once and it comes clean.

If you don't buy the full cover, at least buy the screen cover. This stuff feels indestructible.

aikidoka-mks

27th October 2007, 06:55 AM

Looking forward to pics. How does the screen respond to the stylus and finger? Any less sensitive? I'm thinking this and a horizontal pouch might be a good combo for me if I get the Sprint Touch

Icarus93

28th October 2007, 03:50 AM

BOBBYDAVIS

28th October 2007, 05:07 AM

Hey, BOBBYDAVIS

You have convinced me man, I just ordered my Shieldzone as well, will c how it goes! But I did get a email confirmation as soon as I submit my payment via Paypal. (I got 1 email from paypal and 1 from shieldzone.)

Cheers,

I used a credit card on mine, but I think the confirmation was killed by my hotmail spam filter. Oh well as long as I got it. Be sure to wash your hands and spray plenty of the solution on your hands and the protector like the video says. Also line up the holes so you have room around the buttons rather than lining up the edges.

One thing I didn't mention, the back didn't have the speaker cut out. I use my headphones, so I dont know if it affects the sound quality.

good luck.

Icarus93

28th October 2007, 09:25 PM

Again, thx for the tip, couple of things, that might kill the works is, first, I do have shaky hands.....mostly from excess coffee, =P and my hands do tend to heat up and sweat, Hahhaa, will c how it goes, keep you posted. But as per your advise, I will have a tweezer around somewhere.

Note: I am actually a bit disappointed to find out they didn't cut out the holes for the speakers........oh well, I think I can live with that.

Cheers!!

aikidoka-mks

5th November 2007, 03:45 AM

Any photos yet?

daniel_rh

11th November 2007, 01:43 AM

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1654744&postcount=16

BOBBYDAVIS

11th November 2007, 02:18 AM

Well it has been a couple of weeks and the skin is still going strong. There are a couple of edges that didn't lay down well, but they haven't gotten worse. In fact the skin keeps smoothing out. I tried to take a couple of pictures but the reflection is so bad it doesn't do it justice.

If I had to buy it again, I would. I would just take more time when I put it on. If you look at the picture you will see how glossy it makes the phone. If you don't like glossy, you won't like this. But if you don't like scratches and can live with glossy this is the product for you.

I tried to take a picture of it with fingerprints but they didn't show up. I still get smears from use, but they seem less and they are easy to wipe off. I just scrape it on a soft cloth, coarse blue jeans, jagged brick walls...well maybe not brick they just don't absorb enough but my blue jeans work fine. No scratches and I have fumbled so much there should be a few.

It really makes me feel like the phone is invulnerable. I have to keep reminding myself that it only protects from scratches. I have thrown it in my pocket with keys, change and a pocket knife. No scratches, but I'm lucky I didn't shatter my screen.

There is another thread that has pictures. I am not sure about the level of protection, but the glossy look is the same for both products. Mine looks about like this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=321696&page=2

aikidoka-mks

11th November 2007, 02:39 AM

BOBBYDAVIS

Looks like the brand you used has more pieces. Does the back cover go over the small raised bumps and leave a bit of air trapped around them like it appears in the photos of the other brand?

BOBBYDAVIS

12th November 2007, 12:48 AM

No they are cut out. The only thing that wasn't custom fit was the back speaker wasn't cut out.

aikidoka-mks

12th November 2007, 04:06 AM

No they are cut out. The only thing that wasn't custom fit was the back speaker wasn't cut out.

That's an odd omission. I'm thinking one option, if one doesnt like the whole thing shiny, is just using the protection for the screen, buttons and sides, if I remember what pieces yours had.

ilNebbioso

2nd October 2008, 11:36 PM

Just a question for you, guys:
are this kind of products able to avoid fingerprints on the screen? I have a friend of mine who became CRAZY if he see any fingerprint on the screen or on the phone body...
And, because we both use a Touch Elf with our fingers in order to use the TouchFlo and to write SMS....
Thank you for you clarification!