ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPhone 1st Gen - Full Body

by ZAGG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5 x 8.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000W09TPA
• Item model number: APLIPHONE
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,507 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Your search for an iPhone case, skin, or cover is now over. The Invisible Shield is a clear and virtually indestructible film that will protect your iPhone from unsightly scratches. The precision pre-cut Invisible Shield applies directly to your iPhone, providing the toughest, most durable protection you will find.

The Invisible Shield has its origins in the military, where it was used to protect high-speed helicopter blades from dust, dirt, and debris. Now you can use that same powerful technology to protect your iPhone. Invisible Shield's exclusive memory technology covers and shields your iPhone, keeping it as pristine as the day you took it out of the box.

Measuring just 0.2 millimeters thick, it's one of the slimmest iPhone skins or covers of its kind. It's so tough that it's backed by a lifetime guarantee. And if you ever need to remove the Invisible Shield, no problem; it comes off clean and leaves no sticky residue.

Product Description

Your search for a Cell Phone/Smart Phone case, skin, or cover is now over. ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD is an exceptionally clear and virtually indestructible film that will protect any Cell Phone or Smart Phone from unsightly scratches. Our exclusive, patented film - with nano-memory technology - covers and shields your device, keeping it as pristine as the day you took it out of the box. The precision pre-cut invisibleSHIELD applies directly to your specific model Cell Phone or Smart Phone, providing the toughest, most durable protection you will find. The invisibleSHIELD has its origins in the military, where it was used to protect high-speed helicopter blades from dust, dirt and debris. Now you can use that same powerful technology to protect your Cell Phone or Smart Phone. The invisibleSHIELD is only .2 millimeters thick making it the slimmest Cell Phone/Smart Phone skin or cover of its kind. It is so tough that we back it with a lifetime guarantee. So, if it ever does wear or scratch, we will replace it for free, for the life of your device. And if you ever need to remove the invisibleSHIELD, no problem; it comes off clean and leaves no sticky residue. If you're still not convinced, check out our demo video and see for yourself how strong ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD really is.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, March 18, 2008

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M. BOUGHTON "I fail and that is why I succeed... (Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPhone 1st Gen - Full Body (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This is the best screen protector I have purchased. I've used the iskin screen protector which was good, but mad the screen quality look bad. I tried a few other clear and colored screen protectors, but by far this one exceeds them all. I've had it since December 2007 and it still appears flawless and fits into all of my cases. I am currently using the touch leather case from [...], but alternate between my i-volution from [...]and iskin from [...]. Granted it took me a few tries to position the protector right, but as long as you READ and FOLLOW the directions it's a piece of cake. Here's the simplified version:(You still have to read and follow them though.)
1. clean the surface area with a lint free cloth
2. apply the spray liquid that came with the shield to your FINGERS, so the shield does not stick to them.
3. apply the spray to the surface of the ipod, it needs to be fairly moist, NOT SOAKED, NOT A SNEEZE.
4. position the film on the ipod, if you need to reposition make sure your FINGERS are wet with the spray so the shield does not stick to them and keep the surface of the ipod moist as well.
5. use the squeegee to excrete the remaining liquid from between the ipod and the shield. DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SMALLER BUBBLES! They dissipate when the sheild settles. (It also says this in the instructions.)

There you go. Remember keep moist and the process is much easier. I just ordered two more my wife and sons' ipod video.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Install it right and you'll have good protection, October 5, 2008

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Alban Leong (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

Okay. Before I decided to buy the InvisibleSHIELD, I've read a lot of reviews that said this product is crap, useless, blah blah... Anyway, I wasn't happy with my InCase casing that I had and decided to just give it a try and find out for myself. I'm using an iPhone 3G.

So, those of you who are considering of getting this product, the key is in the installation. I'm not a pro and this is my first time installing it but here are possibly some useful tips.
1. Watch the video on Zagg's official site. It gave me a general idea on how the whole process is going to be.
2. Clean your surrounding area and your hands. -- I wiped clean the table, had a chamois cloth laid down, a lint free cloth and washed my hands. All of which is shown on the official video.
3. Never hesitate to use more of the spray for easier installation. But, please use your common sense, don't drench your phone with it too. On the video, the "pro" only sprayed like 2 times but I easily sprayed 4-5 times and I still have left over spray after my installation is done.
4. And yes, the back-piece of the iPhone is tricky. It takes a lot of patience and as long as you've got enough spray, it moves around easily enough for you to adjust it. Use techniques shown on the video like the "palming technique" to secure the sides. In order for you to do this, you need to let it dry a little first. If the shield is still wet, no matter how long you "palm" it, it will still not stick.
5. Finally, after installation, allow to dry for 12-hrs. Seriously. Don't touch it. Initially, I thought I had screwed up mine because I noticed a couple of bubbles on the front and back. But after 12-hours, they were gone. Just beautiful.

So, am I happy with this product? Yes.
Three-stars because of the tricky installation procedures.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Invisible Shield by Zagg, August 17, 2008

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Chris J. Tofteberg "Darth Macintosh" (Cherokee, IA) - See all my reviews
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When you invest hundreds of dollars on something, you want to take care of it. You want to keep it looking pristine. If you've purchased an iPhone, you know what I'm talking about. I'd hate to see my iPhone all scratched up because I didn't take care of it.

Zagg's Invisible Shield puts these concerns to rest. The principle of the Invisible Shield is simple: A thin stick-on plastic coating that covers the entire phone. Zagg included everything in the box that you need to install the Invisible Shield: Shield spray, to clean the iPhone and help with placement of the Shield, a squeegee, the Invisible Shield plastic coating for the entire case, and even an extra shield for the screen. Zagg also offers a free lifetime warranty for the Invisible Shield.

Despite the provided equipment, installation was difficult to say the least. This is more a function of the shape and design of the iPhone than a fault on Zagg's part; you're basically tasked with installing a flat sheet of plastic on an object with rounded corners and small buttons. You install by spraying the included liquid onto the Shield (and your fingers to prevent fingerprints and help with handling the sticky side of the plastic) and then placing the pieces as explained in the instructions. Spraying the liquid on the plastic pieces helps the plastic slide around before the sticky side grabs hold. Then you squeegee the liquid out. This sound easy but lining the pieces up perfectly was a challenge. I spent over an hour getting all the pieces just right. And there are eight pieces to install, but you could probably just get by with the screen protector and the back. The six trim pieces were the most difficult.

Once installed, I fell in love with the Shield. As advertised, you don't see the Invisible Shield, other than the matte finish on the back of the phone now being shiny. What I noticed and loved the most is the grippy feel that the Shield gives. My iPhone no longer feels like it could slip out of my hands. And I'm certainly not worried about scratches anymore, short of someone taking a razor blade to my phone.

Despite the difficult installation, it is well worth the effort and money to put the Invisible Shield on your iPhone.