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Default Realook screen protector.

Waste of my damn money. Seriously, what a waste of $12 bucks.

Not only is the top slightly peeling near the earpiece, the side is also slightly coming up. I've put on plenty of screen protectors before without a problem, and this is by far the worst one. Hell, the free one that came with my Diztronic / TPU case was better than this.

Just to add, I ended up throwing the first one away because the top wouldn't stick at all.
 
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Same here. I bought them on Amazon and ended up throwing both away. First one was a mess, and the second one looked like **** at the top.

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Same here. I bought them on Amazon and ended up throwing both away. First one was a mess, and the second one looked like **** at the top.

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It's good enough to use for now I guess, I really don't want to throw it away....especially since it was 12 bucks...What other options do I have? I didn't see a zagg protector on Amazon
 
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That's... Really weird. I've used TONS of screen protectors, and I'm super anal about them (I work in a lab, and I'll usually use the hood to keep hair and particles off while I apply the screen protectors) and I usually go through 5 or 6 protectors before I get one on with absolutely NO hairs or bubbles, but the realook ones worked fantastically for me the first time! I've had mine on for almost a month and it's still perfect, no peeling or bubbles. Plus, I love that it came with a camera lens protector too. I guess I got lucky =)
 
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That's... Really weird. I've used TONS of screen protectors, and I'm super anal about them (I work in a lab, and I'll usually use the hood to keep hair and particles off while I apply the screen protectors) and I usually go through 5 or 6 protectors before I get one on with absolutely NO hairs or bubbles, but the realook ones worked fantastically for me the first time! I've had mine on for almost a month and it's still perfect, no peeling or bubbles. Plus, I love that it came with a camera lens protector too. I guess I got lucky =)
Same here, I install them in the bathroom and use a microfiber w/ Monster screen cleaner spray. The main part of the screen is flawless and perfectly clear, the edges just won't install correctly with this protector.
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Weird. Maybe you got a wonky one. My edges are snug for sure. Sucks, man. Sorry
 
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Weird. Maybe you got a wonky one. My edges are snug for sure. Sucks, man. Sorry
It's possible, I'm going to contact the company and see what they have to say about it. Although it's not too noticeable, I'm sure it's going to eventually start to peel up over time.
 
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It's good enough to use for now I guess, I really don't want to throw it away....especially since it was 12 bucks...What other options do I have? I didn't see a zagg protector on Amazon
Zagg Nitro HD in Ebay

I dont like zagg at all...too rubbery and sticky. U can't glide on it like u do on glass.

Other ones I recommend:

Vikuiti: http://www.protectionfilms24.com/art...lte-60775.html

Skinomi: http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSk...5915922&sr=8-7

SGP Incredible Shield (there are 2 kinds):

http://www.amazon.com/SGP-OPTIMUS-Sc...5915922&sr=8-4

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http://www.amazon.com/SGP-OPTIMUS-Sc...915922&sr=8-11

I've read somewhere that SGP also makes another kind of screen protector called Steinheil, which is supposedly the best protector out there, but currently there is none for the Nitro/Opt.LTE. However, the Incredible Shield uses Steinheil engineering. I would go with SGP for over the others.


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Be careful though. The first two you posted look like they're for the Optimus lte which is NOT exactly the same shape as the Nitro (for one thing, there's a big hardware home button cut out in the middle of the bottom of the screen, but also the screen shapes are not exactly the same, which may lead to edges not precisely fitting). The same goes for cases designed for the Optimus lte, which really is a slightly different shape. If they say they're for the Nitro, but there's an antenna hole, clearly they were originally designed for the Optimus lte, which is why they may not fit EXACTLY right (as one reviewer here, I think bmxant, mentioned in the SGP case review- a little bit of looseness/give on the sides)

Clarification: the SU640 Optimus lte looks like it might be the same shape as the p930 nitro, but even still, the form of the battery cover is different (the curvature of the plastic around the camera metal is different between the two). The LU6200 Optimus lte is just completely different, with a blockier shape and the hardware home button. Pick accessories carefully! =)
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I've been using Realook for every phone i got. This one is perfect just like all the other ones i've used. No problem here.