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Default Echo Mirrored Screen Protector

Clove sells a universal cut-to-fit mirrored screen protector from Echo, for £6 gbp. As if our HD's weren't sexy enough already. I'm going to try one of these. I think I'll just stick the full sheet on, then trim it with an exacto knife. But I'm worried about trimming the small receiver speaker hole. Any suggestions?
 
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why not use the original screen protector as a template?

although i would imagine you will need a sharp blade, a good eye and a steady hand to not make it look like a pile of poop

i would think these protectors are meant for those screens that are recessed rather than full frontal (oo eerrr) like the HD is
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Clove sells a universal cut-to-fit mirrored screen protector from Echo, for £6 gbp. As if our HD's weren't sexy enough already. I'm going to try one of these. I think I'll just stick the full sheet on, then trim it with an exacto knife. But I'm worried about trimming the small receiver speaker hole. Any suggestions?
I bought one of these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mirror-Screen-Pr...4.c0.m14.l1262

Fit is perfect (no camera hole), but the colours on screen are a bit weird and screen seems darker. Took it off after a week or so.
 
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whats the screen like when backlit? is it clear? what about texture when scrolling and using stylus?
 
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I had this installed on my HD 2 weeks back. looks nice and shiny, but thats all to it. (bought from ebay)

Drawbacks:
1. The mirror coating is not smooth all over, if u see the above pics, u will see distortion in image on the upper right corner.
2. Very Very bad under the SUN! i really have to cover it totally with my hand, or take it in under a shade to see the screen. (u win some, u lose some!) Good for a few days as a fancy, but then now i am going to remove it off and put a normal clear one again. Had it running all the time on Full brightness - load on battery too! Its good enough indoors with full brightness only, cant use the Auto Brightness control.

I have this on my wife's iphone too, which i got from Javoedge - very good quality that is, and no distortions, but it is a bit thick!


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