Hello
Has anyone used one of these tempered glass screen protectors from the Dollar Store? When I peruse the Internet, they seem to get pretty good reviews. Even when compared to the much more expensive models and brands? I am considering one for my I Phone?
Thanks
Russ
iPhone 5, iOS 10.1.1
The expensive Zagg and all other glass protectors suck! I bought a bunch of the ones from the dollar store and let me tell you I’ve dropped my iPhone with the $1 one on and it cracked the protector (hard plastic not tech “glass” BUT the expensivel real glass ones broke my screen when it shouldn’t! Same thing with my friends and their iPhones...cracked the screen with the glass protector and the dollar store ones it didn’t!
I saved about $50.
I agree completely. I was just curious as to if anyone else had used them. I picked up a couple because of their price. I haven't applied one yet. I'm not prone to dropping my phone. I've been using the Otterbox Commuter cases for years now, and my phone are in great condition. With the screen protectors costing $1.00 each, I'm not concerned with their replacement policy.
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I just hate the way screen protectors feel.
What plastic shield? Do you mean the plastic that comes wrapped around the phone? That should be removed.
There is some truth to the old maxim, "you get what you pay for". Tempered glass screen protectors from manufacturers like Zagg come with replacement warranties. Does the brand you're looking at have a warranty?
For what it's worth, I haven't use a screen protector on my phones in years. Unless you are especially clumsy or work in something like construction, I don't see the need for them.
They're better than the plastic film was and much easier to apply. However, I've yet to find one that doesn't leave bit of a ridge around the edge. At a dollar a pop, you might as well apply one and see if you like it.
Idris
I think your right. The plastic shield on my I phone is in pristine condition. Maybe I'll just slap the tempered glass one over it, and if I don't like it, I can remove it? My phone is currently in an Otterbox Commuter case.
Russ
Idris
Yes. The Otterbox Commuter case comes with a cheap plastic protector that you apply onto the screen. I'm going to peel it off and apply a tempered glass screen protector today. It has to be better than the cheap, thin plastic one they provided with the case? This will be my first try at one of these. Hope I don't screw it up. :-O
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Idris
Thanks. I just completed the glass screen protector application. Very easy and it looks great. MUCH easier than applying those crappy film protectors. I rarely, if ever drop my phone. But the peace of mind will be nice. :-)
Russ
quietlightphoto wrote:
Still rocking the Dollar Store tempered glass screen protector. It's working out real well. Still feels and looks new.
Good to hear.
For what it's worth, the unprotected screen on my iPhone 6 looks and feels like new, also.
I've been told and read that the tempered glass protectors feel as nice as the actual screen itself.
Good luck!
Thanks for reporting back. Good to know that the cheap ones work.
Idris
Yes. And at $1.00 each, not much of a gamble. It's as slick as the original screen and repels fingerprints, smudges, etc.
Russ
Still rocking the Dollar Store tempered glass screen protector. It's working out real well. Still feels and looks new.
Quiet Light Photo
Dollar Store, tempered glass screen protectors
