List of All Full-Body Skin Protectors!

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Please take / post pictures if you've tried some of the other brands!



In order of poll popularity thus far (as of May 7th):

1. Zagg Invisible Shield ($24.99)
   http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/...ns-shields.php
   
   
   

   
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=174 (by validis)
   
   
   
   

   
   
   
2. Best Skins Ever ($8.00)
   http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-one-skin-285
   
   
   

   
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...6&postcount=94 (My pictures!)
   
   
   
   More Pictures:
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2&postcount=88 (by xxlikquidxx)
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...6&postcount=94 (by Paul22000)
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...5&postcount=99 (by Paul22000)
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=183 (by validis)
   http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=193 (by DarkDvr)
   

   
   
   
3. Phantom Skinz ($24.95)
   http://phantomskinz.com/htcgooglenexusone.aspx
   
   
   
   
4. BodyGuardz ($24.95)
   http://www.bodyguardz.com/content/ac...1-32--2548.htm
   
   
   
   
5. Skinomi ($19.95)
   http://www.skinomi.com/google-nexus-...protector.html
   
   
   
   
6. Ghost Armor ($24.99)
   http://www.ghost-armor.com/google/ne.../prod_316.html
   

I'd look for a wrapped bottom, if you have a habit of tucking your phone into your pockets. If there are separate pieces it would start peeling in no time.

I used a skin from bestskinsever on one of my BB Curves. It lasted quite well and really protected it - just like the ones form ZAGG, but at a much cheaper price. They use essentially the same material, but they send it to you in a plain envelope rather than a custom created box with all sorts of graphics and a bottle of application liquid. Instead you download instructions from the bestskinsever web site which tell you how to make your own liquid from dish soap and water.

When I tried a ZAGG shield I found that the bottle of liquid didn't work all that well and there wasn't nearly enough anyway. For the money, I'd get a bestskinsever skin over a ZAGG, make my own liquid and use a credit card to apply it. Also, the one time I ordered from ZAGG they sent me the wrong skin and then required me to send back the wrong skin in order to get the right one - not a great CS experience given how much profit margin they have on these, they could have just sent the right product to keep a customer happy but they didn't feel the need...

Originally Posted by flarbear

I used a skin from bestskinsever on one of my BB Curves. It lasted quite well and really protected it - just like the ones form ZAGG, but at a much cheaper price. They use essentially the same material, but they send it to you in a plain envelope rather than a custom created box with all sorts of graphics and a bottle of application liquid. Instead you download instructions from the bestskinsever web site which tell you how to make your own liquid from dish soap and water.

When I tried a ZAGG shield I found that the bottle of liquid didn't work all that well and there wasn't nearly enough anyway. For the money, I'd get a bestskinsever skin over a ZAGG, make my own liquid and use a credit card to apply it. Also, the one time I ordered from ZAGG they sent me the wrong skin and then required me to send back the wrong skin in order to get the right one - not a great CS experience given how much profit margin they have on these, they could have just sent the right product to keep a customer happy but they didn't feel the need...

Interesting. I'm a bit wary of the low price, just since it's SO MUCH lower than the other 5. It makes me think that the quality isn't as good as the others, perhaps in strength of material or length of life.

I did get a chance to email Ghost Armor and here's what they said:

Dear Paul,

You actually get charged the price of the screen but receive the Full Body.

I now see that it says:
Motorola Droid Launch Special: Receive the Full Body Droid Kit for the
Price of the Screen! Save $10.00!

I don't know why it says "Motorola Droid" and not Google Nexus... but the
rest is true. You purchase the Nexus kit for the price of the screen right
now, that's all. Its a special that we have going on.

Regards,
Ghost Armor Customer Service

Speedy reply, and good deal going on.

Now I'm thinking PhantomSkinz vs Ghost Armor since they're discounting prices at $18 (at Amazon) and $15, respectively, for a full body kit.

Added a poll!

If possible, I'd love to hear comments on why you picked the one you did (look, feel, price, customer service, etc)

I just ordered a phantom skinz

its only $16 for two... as they have a coupon right now, winter33

Clear Protector

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I just purchased and installed a CLEAR PROTECTOR screen protector. I purchased it on Ebay for $9.95. I previously installed a Zagg Invisible Shield on my MyTouch 3G and it's basically the same material. What I don't like about those "Military Grade", "Helicopter Blade" materials, is that they all feel sticky when you slide your finger over them. It doesn't feel smooth at all. That makes it difficult to use the touch screen. The screen protector included with the MyTouch was great. Does anyone know where I can find one of those for the Nexus 1? Ohh, and do any of those screen protectors protect the camera? It seems like they all have cut outs, but no protection.

Remember... The PhantomSkinz offer right now is for ** 2 ** full setups. And right now you get both for $15 bucks.

I just installed the whole body protection on my N1. I think it came out nice. I took my time and used a hair dryer. I want to let it sit for the next 24 hours before "fondling" it too much.

I have used both BSE and Phantom Skinz, and by far phantom skinz are the smoothest and clearest I have ever seen. Someone at androidcommunity.com reviewed the Phantom Skinz with pics. My G1 came out just as clear as this one. http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...d-w-pics-9781/
My kit for the N1 should be here soon and I will post some pics.

Wow, it seems like PhantomSkinz is the big winner, especially at reduced price with not one, but two skins. Hard to argue against that!

But then, BSE is higher on the poll. Hmm

What's funny is that I never hear anyone say anything good about Invisible Shields.