Andy's iPhone Invisible Shield by Zagg Review

Andy · July 17, 2008

Bit of discussion, here

What a complete and total, utter waste of money.

It's NOT needed folks! I had an iPhone since Day One of the first release - carried it in my pocket for a year, keys, coins, money clip... no scratches no problems. Dropped said phone on the streets of NY and elsewhere, never an issue.

Don't waste your money on this. It's a pita to put on, and it's just not needed! Yes folks I tried one, just for giggles. And I ripped it off the iPhone and tossed it just as fast as I could.

Save your money, go see a movie instead :thumb

Now, I do have Zagg protectors on my 1Ds Mark III screens - I'm glad for them there. But the iPhone covering? Bah :nah

DavidTO · July 21, 2008

I love mine. Much prefer the phone with it than without it.

Of course, I'm not saying it's necessary to protect. I just like the feel of it.

schmoo · July 21, 2008

Mind if we put this in the reviews?

J/k!

I think?

DavidTO · July 22, 2008

schmoo wrote:

Mind if we put this in the reviews?

J/k!

I think?

heh. It's not so much a negative review for zagg as a positive review for the iPhone.

TonyL · July 26, 2008

I use one on my q9m and would not be caught without one.
It was the easiest thing to put on.
The one step people sometimes forget is to spray your fingers before touching the shield.

Pupator · July 26, 2008

I love mine on my first gen iPhone. Took about 5 minutes to put on, and steady hands, but protects like a champ.

Awais Yaqub · July 26, 2008

Oh man i can never put those things on successfully so i never use them on my LCD.

DavidTO · July 26, 2008

I just had to exchange my iPhone, so I'm back to a naked one until I can get the replacement from Zagg, and I wanted to refine what I was saying earlier.

Andy's right: you don't need it. He's also right that it's a PITA to install. And he's right that it ain't cheap.

Yet, I really miss mine. I like it. I like the feel of it. I like how my greasy fingers don't bother the skin as much as the naked iPhone. I simply prefer it.

mr peas · July 26, 2008

Andy lives in a world of satin, feathers, and microfiber lined pockets.

Jamoke · July 27, 2008

mr peas wrote:

Andy lives in a world of satin, feathers, and microfiber lined pockets.

I thought I lived in that world. But then I set my Original naked iPhone onto my desk, and the perfectly smooth surfaces suctioned together. I had a small piece of dust in between the two, and when I went to lift up the phone, I noticed a small scratch on the glass. I couldn't even find the speck which infiltrated my clean work environment, and caused such damage.

My MacBook Pro slid into my bag one time, and the smooth corner of the Laptop caught the back of the iPhone in my bag. Both were scratched as both were naked.

So a scratched screen, and a scratched back on the original led me to the purchase of the zagg for the 3G iPhone. I've installed 3 in total now, because co-workers / friends liked the idea, and how well I put mine on. Can't say it took more than 5 minutes, from un-boxing to clean-up.

Andy - I hope yours never gets scratched, but I was not as lucky with my original, and paid the $20 bucks for the added protection. It is my preference to have it on just in case....

Pupator · July 30, 2008

iLounge rates other options more highly: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/fullbodyfilms-protection-pack-for-iphone-3g/

Andy · July 30, 2008

A few weeks or so later, I still don't want a film covering.

TonyL · July 30, 2008

Andy wrote:

A few weeks or so later, I still don't want a film covering.

Oh boy, I am on the forums less than a week and I disagree with andy

DavidTO · July 30, 2008

cadguru wrote:

Oh boy, I am on the forums less than a week and I disagree with andy

Get used to it!

I'm still waiting for my replacement shield, and I'm hating the iPhone without. Finger smears are a much bigger problem on a naked iPhone. At least with my greasy paws!!!

DavidTO · August 1, 2008

I got my free replacement from Zagg, and just installed it.

And none to soon, as the back of the iPod was starting to get scratched to hell.

Confirmed: PITA

But I'm oh-so-happy that it's back on my iPhone.

Vysionous · August 2, 2008

I gotta tell you I have a plastic shield on my iPhone's screen, its great, but its not about scratches or anything for me, the main benefit is reduces the fingerprints effect a lot on the screen. Much cleaner than of fingerprints on glass. And seriously invisible.

phototristan · August 17, 2008

Gotta jump in here and say I agree with Andy. A friend made me install an Invisible Shield on her Motorola Razr when she got it. (Well, she didn't put a gun to my head, but she bought one and asked me to put it on and I said yes).

About 7 months later, it began peeling up at the edges and she said she never liked the rubbery feel it gave the phone.

Plus, if you decide you do want one, the Best Skin Ever product is the exact same material for less money:

http://www.bestskinsever.com

Andy's iPhone Invisible Shield by Zagg Review

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