Anyone tried the Invisible Shield?

[Aleemz]

http://www.invisibleshield.com/smartphone/htc/touch-cruise.php

Shame it isn't listed for the Orbit 2.

[anuber]

I have been using one on my Ipod touch and it really is excellent and feels right for touch screen.

[JNGold]

I once got an Invisible Shield for my 750 and returned it. The material felt very sticky and grainy and I felt it more suited to smartphone(non-touch) devices.

[angler]

I have ordered one and am waiting for to apply. Having browsed in Kaiser and Elf forum that the Shield is good for protection against scratch. There are posts said that it is quite tacky while some others claimed there is no problem for stylus using.

[marktang]

if you have the full bodyshield wont u lose the rub feeling on the back?

[dfields]

http://www.invisibleshield.com/smartphone/htc/touch-cruise.php

Shame it isn't listed for the Orbit 2.

I've got one on my IPOD, and it does great. However, I'm not sure it would be a good fit for the TC. They are a bit "tacky", so I don't think that it would work well. I do recommend that you get one for anything that's not touch screen though. I think that the full body version would actually make the device a bit easier to hold. My 8125 felt more secure in my hand with the Invisible shield on than the TC does with it's rubberized back.

One thing to note, the whole body shield on my 8125 eventually got dirty around the edges and I couldn't get it cleaned. This was mostly around the areas that were getting the most abuse though. I eventually took those pieces off since they wouldn't stick anyway.

I'm waiting/hoping for Boxwave to come come out with their screen savers for the TC. I've got one on my old Cingular 8125, and it fits great (almost a perfect fit..no discernable gap around the edges). And they are touch friendly also. They have a "Krystal" clear version, which I'm using, and one that's supposed to help with glare. I don't use it cause I think it distorts the picture some.

[brrrt]

I have ordered one and am waiting for to apply. Having browsed in Kaiser and Elf forum that the Shield is good for protection against scratch. There are posts said that it is quite tacky while some others claimed there is no problem for stylus using.
Can you please put a review here, when you've got it?

The cutouts:
http://www.invisibleshield.com.hk/productPics/1205740779.full_body.l.jpg

[darkazally]

I actually bought the kit as well. Currently I am using the martin fields screen protector and its looking and working great.

I have 1 concern with the invisible shield, the solution spray.

Do you guys feel comfortable getting a liquid onto your device. Am I missing something here. You are supposed to spray your device and spray the shield with this solution as part of the process of applying it and pulling out all the bubbles.

I really dont feel comfortable spraying a liquid on an expensive device.

Your thoughts on this.

[cortez.i]

I actually bought the kit as well. Currently I am using the martin fields screen protector and its looking and working great.

I have 1 concern with the invisible shield, the solution spray.

Do you guys feel comfortable getting a liquid onto your device. Am I missing something here. You are supposed to spray your device and spray the shield with this solution as part of the process of applying it and pulling out all the bubbles.

I really dont feel comfortable spraying a liquid on an expensive device.

Your thoughts on this. you spray the liquid on the skin/shield... i've used their products on just about every PPC/Smartphone i've had in the past 2 years without any problems... unfortunately, they don't have a shield for the O2 Orbit 2 version (yet).

[tenticle56]

Great thread! I desperately want an Invisible Shield to protect my entire Cruise, but I also desperately don't want to sacrifice too much TouchFLO performance when using application such a TouchPal, Tengo Thumb, etc.

Would anyone with an Invisible Shield be able to comment on how realistic (or otherwise) the following video would be with one installed?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yTN4wC_ml8

I think a video is the best way to objectively judge how badly the sensitivity problem might affect some people and not others (youTube certainly helped me understand with video driver/TomTom problem).

[mpf54]

I have had the Invisible Shield on my Touch Cruise for a couple of days now. I got the full body which does a pretty good job of covering it. It does not cover the bottom area where the usb port and mic goes. I don't know why they forgot this area but I am happy with it. I usually use a stylus with letter recognition and the only thing I have noticed is for opening the cube I have to press a little harder. I tried like in the video and it works that way. I would try it you have nothing to lose they have a 30 money back guarantee. I use it on several devices and I am happy with it.

[tenticle56]

I have had the Invisible Shield on my Touch Cruise for a couple of days now... I tried like in the video and it works that way.

Excellent, thank you so much for the feedback, mpf54! :)

Did you notice any problems at all with the Cruise recognizing all of your finger taps after applying the Invisible Shield? Or were you able to type at a similar speed as before you applied the shield?

[mpf54]

I use a stylus usually. There was a little getting used to it being covered. But all that was is I have to press a little harder. I like it.

[turcomora]

Well I got my shield and was very excited to try it out on my TC. Directions are pretty straight forward so you think its going to be simple, wrong. After 30 minutes I had only installed the back piece and it looked really bad. The sides are almost impossible to line up perfect and seem a tad bit short in width. After using a lamp, blowdryer, and tongs I finised putting all the pieces on the device. The instructions say to allow 24 hours so that the pieces attach to the device. I finished at 7pm and let it set till 7am the next morning. I must admit the next day the device looked much better then the night before. I was excited to test out my device then noticed after all the precautions I took there was dust underneath right in the middle of the screen. Then I noticed that the bottom part of the device is not protected. I decided to take advantage of the 30 day refund policy and am going to send it back. I think that for this device the pieces are just to difficult to align and a tad bit off. I love invisible shield products I have one on my ipod, but for the TC I do not recommend unless you are a very meticulous and attention orientated person.

[mpf54]

While I will admit is is knid of a pain to put on the full body. I am happy with mine. It took several days for it to look really good but it does.

[eami]

I think that for this device the pieces are just to difficult to align and a tad bit off. I love invisible shield products I have one on my ipod, but for the TC I do not recommend unless you are a very meticulous and attention orientated person. Just wanted to hear this. I was hesitate to buy one or not. Now i know: i won't :P

[mpf54]

Just wanted to hear this. I was hesitate to buy one or not. Now i know: i won't :P

It is a pain to put on the full body but all you really need is the screen cover. I think this is the best one you can get. It took a a while to put it all on but it looks gook and the protection is great.

[johnsonc]

Bought myself an Invisible Shield screen cover and I must admit I'm pretty satisfied. Better than the original screen cover. Much less fingerprints (plus it's much more easier to get rid of them) and although it takes some time to get used to it, the overall perception is good. Would recommend it.

[eami]

It is a pain to put on the full body but all you really need is the screen cover. I think this is the best one you can get. It took a a while to put it all on but it looks gook and the protection is great. At the moment i'm using a brando metal case. Do you think inv.shield can give the same protection to the screen? I've watched almost all videos on youtube about inv.shield and never saw any video that tried to test a PDA-phone touch screen in the same way as we can see on iPod at the official video. I'm pretty sure an ipode screen (covered by plexy) it much more stronger than an "avarage" touch screen. So those videos will never be a good example for us. By the way... have you seen the new case-mate case for iPhone yet? I really want a cover like that. I hope those guys will make for Polaris too :D