iKross Premium Reusable LCD Screen Protector with Lint Cleaning Cloth for iPod touch (Clear)
by Apple IPod
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Customer Review: Flawless Design (ALL BUYERS MUST READ)
Summary: 5 Stars
The moment I received this, I took out my iPod (which had been until then protected by the plastic it came with) and layed this screen on. Now, when I compare it to that brief moment when it wasn't covered at all, it still has the exact same look and exact same feel. It's remarkable, and it puzzles me why it received so many low ratings. After reading all the poor reviews, I have decided that they are, each and every one, misguided.
The sticker. There are, in fact, TWO stickers, one on each side of the protector, and they read (verbatim, including numbers): 1) Please peel off this mask BEFORE application, 2) Please peel this mask off AFTER application completed. I noticed that one review states that they are glued to the product with "unremovable glue." Yes, they are. So that you can use these stickers (which stick out about a centimeter past the edge of the screen), and peel the thin-film covers off. Not the stickers themselves...THE COVERS. So in the end, you are left with a sticker-free screen protector that isn't even noticeable.
Now, about those tricky air bubbles. As I put it on, a few started to form, so before I lay the whole thing down, I pulled it back until there were none left, and slowly (slllooowwwwlyyy) worked it up by pushing down on the end of the screen in my hand, and using the small wiping cloth to push down the screen little by little so no bubbles formed. Yeah, so it takes a little patience. I'm happy to spend forty seconds applying it right rather than rushing it and ending up with, well, much less desirable results.
I believe this has already been mentioned, but since I'm touching all bases here, THERE IS NO ADHESIVE. It is sticky, tacky, grippy, whatever you want to call it. It's gotta stay ON the iPod somehow, right? Adhesive is glue, and there is absolutely no glue. Whatsoever.
One last thing: I noticed that each time I return to this page, a different seller is listed. Maybe we're all getting different things. I got mine from Vortex Cable. Sure, it's $.27 instead of $.15, but for $2.95 shipping (total= $3.12) you get a terrific product. Don't hesitate; buy it.
Customer Review: 4 AND 1/2 STARS rating
Summary: 4 Stars
FYI (since it seems that different sellers are selling different products under the same product page), I bought this product from AccessoryOne. I'm rating the product 4 1/2 stars because of the confusing description that includes the exact words "Doesnt Not fit IPod Touch 2nd Generation." Intended wording or not, how confusing can you get with that wording that left me wondering if this screen protector would fully cover the face of my 2G iPod Touch. It doesn't. If you put this screen protector on your 2G Touch, there is a small rim of space--slightly <1mm all around--on the screen left exposed. If you want the whole screen completely covered, this product is not for you.
BUT here's why you may not mind the gap:
1) if you buy a case that covers that small gap, you'll be good anyway.
2) The gap makes it easier to remove the screen protector to clean it and reapply.
This 2nd point is a feature I think I'll enjoy most about this product. The instructions that come with the product say you can use the space to more easily peel off the protector, rewash it with plain water, let it air dry, and reapply. I think it will work because when I was applying it, I accidentally got some Kleenix lint on it; so, I peeled the protector back more, used a damp cloth to wipe off the lint with no problems and no stickiness, let it dry a bit, then continued to let it fall back onto the screen.
Two other pluses:
!) AccessoryOne quickly mailed this product out.
2) The protector is thick enough to "fall" easily onto the screen with little to no bubbling when applying it.
3) The protector is also thin enough to where you don't notice it at all (nice and clear) once it's on, and it doesn't affect the sensitivity of the screen.
Customer Review: Good Product!
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to here...
PLEASE ignore Umesh T's review!! He has absolutely no clue how this product works! This is a good product. Umesh spoke of a "shoddy sticker" on the screen. There is a sticker, but it is attached to a very thin film covering the tacky side of the protector. And by the way, there is absolutely NO adhesive on the protector. It's kind of like the feel of the rubber toys they make for children that stick when you throw them against something (e.g., the frig, cabinets, walls). The rubber used to make the toy is tacky.
Here's how the protector is applied: 1. Clean the iPod screen with the included cleaning cloth 2. Grab the sticker tab and remove the thin film (the tab makes it easier to remove) 3. DISCARD this protective thin film/sticker (this is NOT the protector!) 4. Apply the protector (using the "soft card" (it's to remove any air bubbles) if you want to) to the iPod screen.
Last word. The sticker that Umesh T spoke about is 100% attached to the thin film that you DISCARD, and NOT to the iPod touch screen protector.
Cheers!
P.S. There's now a 3-pack available on Amazon.
Customer Review: Buy from Bargaincell
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered a 3pack of these screen protectors from bargaincell, and these are probably the easiest screen protectors to put on that I've ever dealt with. Installation is a simple process of pealing the piece of plastic film off of the protector, lining up the hole for the home button and the other side of the iTouch and placing it on starting from the middle and slowly letter the "sides" of the protector down.
I messed up the first time, simply pulled it back up and placed it on perfectly the second.
It offers just as much protection as any other screen protector, doesn't effect the touch sensitivity, feels perfectly fine albeit a little tackier then the glass screen, is extremely easy to put on and is cheap to boot.
My only caveats are that there are multiple vendors selling different products (thats why you should make sure you are buying the one from bargaincell) and that I'm not exactly sure if a screen protector is necessary since the glass screen of the ipod touch is very scratch resistant, but at this price and easy of installation, why the heck not?
Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this with the I touch at Christmas and its extreamly clear, when i show the itouch to people they dont realise its there. Its held on by static which is very necessary because it's near impossible to get it applied to the screen without some dust being trapped under there producing one or several big ugly air bubbles. It drove me to distraction when I first tried to apply it, i even tryed cleaning the cover with soap and water, lens cleaning cloths nothing worked. However after 5 hours I did find the solution. Use a lens cleaning cloth to clean the itouch, then if there is dust on the cover film then use one of those sticky tape rollers you use for taking dust and hears off your cloths, roll the film on the side you are going to apply to the itouch. Sounds rediculous but it works, i applied it to the itouch screen, pushed out the air bubbles, no dust & clear. Obviously try to fit the film when you take it out of its packing, but if you are seeing air bubbles that are caused by dust its the only way to clear them.
Have had no problems since, works perfectly.