The Best VFM scratch guard out there....

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ViKiD

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I recently ordered an IS from Zagg for my Ipod Touch ...

Now i applied it and trust me being pretty good at doing that... i was pretty disappointed at the quality, i was more surprised because i have an IS on my Cell phone too.

Now Zagg agreed to send me a free replacement.

In the mean time i ordered a full body shield from this relatively lesser known brand called GadgetShieldz (Clear Cell Phone Covers and Skins | Full-Body Invisible Shields,Screen Protectors | GadgetShieldz)

It cost me 7$' shipped for a body combo. and was delivered within 2 days.! (They are actually Chennai Based)

Now the website claimed similar quality as the Zagg and Body guardz and all....

I put it on the ipod yesterday morning... and its been resting since.. a few minutes back when i picked it up and wiped off the solution residue blah blah.... i was actually surprised at how smooth it was ! specially when compared to Zagg .... to be honest i somewhat feel that my 17$'s (after coupon) were kind off wasted on something which guaranteed the same protection and a better surface for 1/3rd the price!!

The clarity is also better than the Zagg... i dont know if the one i got for my Pod this time around from Zagg was defective or something, but the one on my Phone is still super clear and smooth.

Also the Gadgetshieldz scratch guard seems to be cut out much accurately, Zagg was leaving quite a wee bit of area here and there...

But GadgetShieldz ,considering the price and delivery time is seriously worth it over Zagg.!

Though yes they dont bundle a Squeegee or the solution or the fancy manuals and all....(it came in a basic Envelope).

But over all the Gadgetshieldz seems to be much much better choice over Zagg or any other brand.

Ill be posting comparison pics soon..(battery's charging).

If your device is not listed on their site.... you can submit a request by filling up a form...or just buy a plain uncut sheet and cut it out yourself! HANDY!

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The replacement Zagg isnt here yet... so once it gets here ill do a side by side comparison with that too (will be putting that on my sisters ipod)

Do keep in mind that the one i have compared i to is like on the phone for the pat 3 months and has been through rigorous usage...so has become overtly smooth.

Considering the drastic change the Gadget Shield has undergone in 24 hours...i have high expectation for the next 3-4 days. The Zagg was looking very weird and with artifacts after like 30-35 hours. Also i used the Zagg solution to install the Gadgetshieldz...

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The textured surface kind off took me by surprise...since i was expecting quite a bit of resistance/friction .... There doesn't seem to be any.
 
I got a gadget sheildz for my roomies ipod touch 3G.Well i am totally disappointment with it.It was wrongly cut and more over it is thick compared to Zagg.Yes Zagg is a bit pricey but for me they are best because they are precisely cut and the skins is damn thin.I have zagg on all my devices.I am with zagg :)

The price difference between zaggg and gadget sheildz is a lot .But for me its zagg all the way
 
My Ipod touch 3G has a Gadget shield on it... i dont think that its inaccurately cut...check out the pics.

Must have been a flawed piece...because your experience seems to be a total opposite of mine....plus its also slightly thinner than the Zagg ....

Let me get my Zagg replacement... then ill do a side by side comparison :)
 
Ehh now comes the confusion, was looking for shield for iPhone & Laptop...

Confused.... which one to take >?
 
Uhh, why waste even for that..

If Zagg is the best then dont mind spending 1000 Rs in protecting laptop.
 
I picked up a local one for 80 bucks for my 5233. Its working the way it should. I don't see the point in getting expensive scratch guards if your anyway going to change them after about 8-10 months of usage.
 
Any idea, which will be best scratch guard for Laptop ? Protection cover for top surface is must...

Gadgetshield makes it ever for laptop ??

I found only Zagg... Any local companies ??
 
Metalspree said:
I got a gadget sheildz for my roomies ipod touch 3G.Well i am totally disappointment with it.It was wrongly cut and more over it is thick compared to Zagg.Yes Zagg is a bit pricey but for me they are best because they are precisely cut and the skins is damn thin.I have zagg on all my devices.I am with zagg :)

The price difference between zaggg and gadget sheildz is a lot. But for me its zagg all the way

I am sure you have mixed up the skins. Zagg is always thick and I found GadgetShieldz thinner than Zagg. I have GadgetShieldz on my Ipod Touch 2G and it has been the best $6 I have ever spent on my Ipod touch. I don't understand what flaws in the cut are you talking about with regards to GadgetShieldz bcos I found both the front and back to be very precisely cut. YMMV but it has been holding brilliantly on my Ipod touch 2G till now. You can checkout another review of GadgetShieldz on TE for the pictures. I got Zagg for my Nokia X6 (GadgetShieldz didn't have one at the time of ordering) and it has was very poorly designed. Doesn't even cover the whole phone. I had ripped it off within 15 days. 30$ gone in the bin. But the range of devices that GadgetShieldz has is very very limited in my opinion. It really sucks when you plan to buy a new device and can't find a shield for it before you get the device.

I really find Zagg to be the best marketed but the worst designed shields of all the shields I have tested so far. And GadgetShieldz to be best product ever. Period.

@Vikid - have you installed the back portion on the Ipod ? I see you are covering it with a case. I cannot imagine you didn't as the back side is damn scratch prone. Install the back and get your ipod in the open. It really is looking so so in that rubber casing.
 
Is there any difference between those Screen Guard Sheet & Transparent Vinyl Sheet? I'm using Transparent Vinyl sheet for my K750i from last 3 years serving well to keep display unscratched like new & clear to view also. The Vinyl sheet was cost me Rs.0, as I collect it from local Vinyl sign board maker :)
 
Nopes Zagg is been my best bet till date.I have on my lappy ,phone,camera,both my mp3 players.I guess you folks have got wrong pieces.I might order another zagg in a few days will do a side by side comparison.
 
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