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best Anti-Glare Bubble Free Screen Protector for The New iPad 3

Hello folks!


Has anyone tried any of the Anti-Glare Bubble Free Screen Protectors on the New iPad 3?


Which one(s) do you recommend that work well and look good on the iPad 3 screen?


Thank you in advance for your help!


Bill

iPad, iOS 5.1, The New iPad 3

Posted on Apr 12, 2012 5:51 AM

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Apr 12, 2012 6:28 AM in response to Menel

Hi Menel,


Thanks for the reply!


Does your PowerSupport Anti-Glare affect the nice Retina display? Does it still look good?

Is it easy to apply? ( Bubble Free ? )



The ones I have loooking at are:

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Thanks

Apr 12, 2012 6:26 AM in response to Bill H.

It does not effect the retina pixel density, text, lines and such are still extremely crisp. The anti-glare tech in the film, as with all AG films, introduces a slight shimmer grain effect. I have run across some who do not like it, but many, like myself, aren't bothered, it's personal.


Easy to install. If you get dust, it's easy to use the scotch tape method to lift edges and clear. What few air bubbles appear while placing it on are easy to rub out with a microfiber cloth or your finger.

Apr 12, 2012 6:57 AM in response to Bill H.

Anti glare (matte) screen protectors will definitely reduce colour saturation and cause your screen to display slightly grainly (red/blue/green) pixels especially when the screen is displaying something white.


The closest recommendation I'd make is a Moshi iVisor Matte screen protector for the iPad. The screen protector is twice as thick compared to a regular screen protector. However, its washable and can be reapplied several times. It comes with a year of warranty. Of course that's probably the best you could do.


Anyway, the Moshi iVisor works this way.

  1. It's screen protector isn't an adhesive - doesn't attach itself to your screen
  2. It comes in 2 different colours -black/white frame. As such, you can turn your black iPad to look exactly like a white one, vice cersa.
  3. The frame (black/white) is the adhesive, it attaches itself to the frames of the iPad (clean the adhesive when you wish to remove and reapply it), it is slightly thicker (the twice as thick thing) thus it elevates the screen protector slightly and to the touch, it may feel as though there's a thin layer of cushion on the screen as you touch it.

Best of luck, this is one suggestion I have.


However, do not fold the screen protector just like for any plastic films, it will cause white dimples to form.


To add another point on point 1,

Due to the fact that the screen protector isn't adhesive, it provides a 100% bubble free application (No matter what, air bubbles cannot be trapped as the air is shared in the thin space between the entire screen and the protector) and can be self-applied. On the package it says something like "Proprietory technology by Moshi..." that's bull. It's actually basic physics and logic at work but that's really ingenious.


In essence, Moshi has made a really innovative design on their screen protectors. Ease of application - you do not need an Apple guy, colour options (turn a black iPad white, vice versa) and the bubble free application are the main reasons why you should get one of these.

Apr 12, 2012 2:28 PM in response to Bill H.

Bill H. wrote:


I looked at the Moshi at Amazon.com, but it has some bad reviews. Why do you think that is?


http://www.amazon.com/Moshi-iVisor-Screen-Protector-Anti-Glare/product-reviews/B 007IWZTN6/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionD a teDescending

That's a lot of bad reviews to me, I don't know why it is so for the New iPad version. Anyway, I bought the iPad 2 one for the new iPad when the 3rd gen protector wasn't out because I got my 1st new iPad on the 20th or 19th March. I've gone through that 10 reviews but I think the main idea is the grainy effect.. Of course you're getting a Retina display. Of course matte finishes give you grains but people aren't acknowledging it because the obvious is that the Retina display is so clear that when you do something with its PPI at the average viewing range, its going to cut quality... It seems most of those reviews aren't keen with the product themselves and it doesn't concern me.


Another comment which might be your concern is regarding

1. Thickness - I've got my own stance behind this and why I'm ready to accept the product

2. Yet another remark on retina display

3. Finger print - anti glare protectors don't really give 100% grease free looks.


Again, matte protectors are going to destroy non-straight viewing angles and give a grainy effect to a certain extent, some are extreme, some are negligible or reasonable like the one with the iVisor. Matte screen protectors particularly for the iPad could cause blisters without proper use in the extreme scenario, due to higher friction on the protector surface because it is large, and you swipe across the screen for longer distances. Like for the Infinity blade, I had problems playing it like how I do on my iPhone but fortunately the touch controls doesn't require you to swipe across the entire horizon of the screen to produce a movement or attack.

Anyway, I'm bashing matte protectors now just to make sure you're ready to accept the downsides, not going to be a leftist.


Here's what I bought, or you could look at the black version, they fit the New iPad perfectly. Maybe the New iPad version's is truely not ready to hit the shelves.

http://www.amazon.com/iVisor-iPad-2-White-99MO020909/dp/B004UQ05N2/ref=pd_cp_e_1

Jun 26, 2012 7:23 PM in response to Bill H.

I do not recommend Anti-glare products...

I had one myself and i really did not like it... the screen looked messy, color was off, i had the lighting on max. but the lighting was lost by 50 because of the protector.


I had to take it off..... I bought my iPAd to enjoy the SUPER CLEAR quality when I watch stuff on it...


Right now i am using SKINPEA and i love it!!!


Well, eveyrone has different opinions, but coming from someone that tried almost EVERYTHING out there (yes... i wasted A LOT of MONEY LOL).


SKINPEA is that best!

Try it you won't regret 🙂

Aug 31, 2012 12:25 PM in response to Bill H.

i just got my brand new oh so sleek looking ipad 3 oh yea baby with retina display! This retina display is amazing and i definatly have been on the hunt how to protect it from scratches, dirt, dings and oil. So in my long lasting search there are basically like 5 different options. The biggest difference with all the different kind of screen protectors really is what material they are made out of and how thick they are. The thicker they are they protect the device better, but the touch sensitivity gets lost and can get a little annoying. Before buying any of them and yes some can be expensive, make sure to read some screen protector reviews.

Nov 12, 2012 9:58 PM in response to Bill H.

I'd go with the AmorSuit Military Sheild. I previously bought the Zagg screen protector for the iPad and after a few weeks, bubbles came up in several places and there is no way of getting rid of them unless you took off the screen protector altogether! This also happened to the Zagg screen protector on my phone! Very annoying! Then, I decided to go with ArmorSuit MilitaryShield, and I had ZERO problems with it! In fact, it is even more invisible! It feels smoother too! I will buy ArmorSuit MilitaryShield for all of my electronics from now on! Bye bye Zagg! So happy that I'm making the switch!


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RDWVUS

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