Aug 16 2012, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(YouDontKnowMyName @ Aug 16 2012, 06:34 PM)
Hey guys, I purchased the SGP Steinheil Curved Crystal for Galaxy S3 about a month ago from eBay and it finally arrived. 
I have previously purchased a Steinheil FlexHD but the 'orange peel' effect of it was bugging the hell out of me.
I was in dire need of a better SP
...Which led me to the curved crystal
What is included in the package
They gave 2 pieces of the screen protector.
I applied it using the "hinge method" with a piece of cellophane tape.
Very quick and very easy.
Just push out the bubbles using the included squeegee
(wrap the squeegee in the microfibre cloth to prevent scratching)
Spotted a tiny speck of dust under the SP, the dust removal stickers came in handy
I have previously purchased a Steinheil FlexHD but the 'orange peel' effect of it was bugging the hell out of me.
I was in dire need of a better SP
...Which led me to the curved crystal
What is included in the package
They gave 2 pieces of the screen protector.
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I applied it using the "hinge method" with a piece of cellophane tape.
Very quick and very easy.
Just push out the bubbles using the included squeegee
(wrap the squeegee in the microfibre cloth to prevent scratching)
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Spotted a tiny speck of dust under the SP, the dust removal stickers came in handy
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Overall, the application was very easy using the hinge method. Everything aligned perfectly and screen looks extremely clear as if nothing is on!
There is very little 'wiggle room' for the SP. Everything is cut extremely precise, about 2mm of misalignment is enough to ruin it all up!
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Word of advice :
1. DO NOT take off the front part of the protective film while pushing the bubbles out. It may scratch the screen protector! Only take the front part off until everything is done and applied properly
2. Wrap the squeegee with the microfibre cloth to prevent scratching!
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VERDICT :
The SP is very clear and smooth! It doesn't attract lots fingerprints or smudges easily.
Looks as if there's not even anything applied!
There are cut-outs for the earpiece, camera and home button. I really don't see why they couldn't cover the camera, but that's not a big deal for me anyway
So far, there isn't any other screen protector that covers the entire front of the S3 other than the FlexHD, which I really dislike due to the side effects (orange peel effect).
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PROS :
1. Crystal clear, clarity is amazing! (believe me, this one is a top priority for me)
2. No rainbow effect
3. Cut-outs are aligned perfectly
4. No other screen protector as good as this one
5. Does not attract much fingerprints/smudges (but is NOT 100% smudge-proof!)
6. Finger glides along the surface very smoothly
7. No bubbling around the edges whatsoever!
8. FlexHD sucks compared to this.
CONS :
1. Price may be a little bit steep for some (15USD), but keep in mind that 2 pieces of screen protector are provided!
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I HONESTLY WOULD RECOMMEND THE CURVED CRYSTAL to anyone looking for full front coverage for their S3.
BUY THE CURVED CRYSTAL INSTEAD OF THE FLEXHD
It is WORTH YOUR MONEY!!
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