Skinomi TechSkin - Screen Protector Shield for Nexus One

by Skinomi

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0032YZJOI
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,978 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

This kit includes: Skinomi film for your device, installation squeegee, application solution, detailed instructions, and Lifetime Replacements program.

Skinomi TechSkin goes beyond traditional screen protectors, skins, covers, and cases. This protector is made from clear thermoplastic urethane film - the same film used to protect military aircrafts and NASA space shuttles. It has the ability to resist high levels of abrasion, making it the ultimate protector for gadgets and devices. The film ""scratch-proofs"" your device without adding bulk like traditional cases. Skinomi TechSkin is designed to provide lifetime protection for your device. If the film ever wears or scratches, Skinomi will replace it under the Lifetime Replacements Program, for as long as you need it for your device. If you ever need to remove the TechSkin, it peels off easily leaving no residues unlike other screen protectors or skins.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall very satisfied with product, January 20, 2010

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Daniel - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Skinomi TechSkin - Screen Protector Shield for Nexus One (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This is a heavy duty screen protector that works really well, and unlike other screen protectors I've tried in the past on other phones this one seems like it could last forever after having installed it properly. I have 2 Nexus One phones and I will purchase a 2nd for my other phone. Personally, the thick rubberized feel makes typing on the touch keyboard seem more responsive,and comfortable, because the naked glass screen is otherwise so slick that every time I lightly touch it my fingers slip ever so slightly if only a millimeter, which could be enough from time to time to register a wrong keystroke. However I have to dock the product a star because there are still visible micro-bubbles underneath the screen protector after 3 days. The maker claims that they will disappear after a few days, and although their visibility seems diminished I remain skeptical that they will disappear completely(not a deal breaker for me).

In response to critics of the product that have a major hangup of using water in the application process, the product comes with a fine mist sprayer meant to lubricate the sticky side of the film so that all the air pockets can be easily pressed out by sliding a plastic card across the screen after the protector is installed. This is an ingenious method, because when this is done the air pockets disappear so easily, ultimately making installation easier than other protectors I've used. Consequently collected water is also pressed out, so have a paper towel or lens paper handy to catch the excess water so it doesn't reach the speaker or the scroll ball. In the event that water does reach these areas it's no big deal because it's only small droplets whose surface tension will prevent them from seeping into these small holes on the device. On top of that the product maker also recommends not turning on your device for 12 to 24 hours, I assume as a precautionary measure. But instead of waiting 12 hours, I chose to use a hair dryer carefully alternating between the low and cool setting as to not cause heat damage to the screen, while drying out any potential moisture seeped into these areas. During this process I periodically pressed the screen to my cheek to check the temperature to make sure the phone wasn't heating up.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Screen Protector....Buy Seido Instead, January 22, 2010

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N. Szrama (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skinomi TechSkin - Screen Protector Shield for Nexus One (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Like all others are saying, the screen protector is not very good and difficult to install. On top of the fact that you have to use water, the screen has this dry sandy look after it dries that makes it look very dirty. I had to use a lot of water to prevent this from happening, but there would still be a line or streak with a sandy appearance. Sure, I probably applied it wrong but I followed the directions exactly and even if i did apply it wrong that doesn't take away from the fact that its notoriously difficult to install properly. I wouldnt recommend this at all. I tried twice with two different screen protectors from this same company and both ended up with sandy screens (and a lot of water needed to be used).

If you want a good screen protector for the nexus one, buy the "ultimate screen guard" from seido. It goes on effortlessly WITHOUT water, and the bubbles are super easy to remove. The screen is clear, not sandy, and the touch screen and light sensor still work perfectly despite having this screen protector on it. Its a better bang for your buck. Check it out. Its probably the easiest screen protector I have ever installed actually, easier than any other screen protector I have used on the nexus one or my ipod touch.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Screen Protector, January 12, 2010

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Roxanne "Roxy" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Skinomi TechSkin - Screen Protector Shield for Nexus One (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this screen protector few days ago and they shipped it out to me very quickly. The screen protector's quality is great. It does not affect the touch screen's sensitivity. Display is still crystal clear even with the protector on. Imo, it was also very easy to install. Just make sure to turn off your phone and avoid turning it on for the next 12 hours or so after you apply the screen protector.