The company Ghost Armor sells screen-protection films for iPhones and other electronic devices. They sell them online and also have kiosks where they professionally install them. Go to http://www.ghost-armor.com/ in order to find locations near you as well as the products and services that they provide. I visited the kiosk in in Lincolnwood Town Center at Lincolnwood Illinois. The service was good, and the worker was very enthusiastic about their products and service. Of course, your mileage may vary on this one. He took it upon himself to demonstrate the scratch-proofness of the armor by scuffing up his own phone which was half-covered with the protector and half-uncovered.
WHAT DID I ORDER?
I ordered the standard shield as well as a scratch proof outer armor. The inner-armor is just a clear plastic. The outer armor is distinctive. It has some raised-texture and comes in white, black, and gun-metal. I chose black. It was $15 for the basic armor, $10 for the installation, $15 additional for the extra matte-finish armor. The word 'armor' is a little misleading since it is so thin I'm sure it doesn't protect the phone much from anything aside from scratches and oily fingers (which is amazing considering I have two kids!).
I left my iPhone 4 at the kiosk for about a half hour. I guess while I was gone, he cleaned the phone, applied the shields (like applying tint to a car windshield), then put it in a drying machine that blows air on it. After I got it back, I was advised that I should carefully handle it over the next 24 hours to make sure the screen didn't get messed up. In reality, I had no problems with it even a couple hours after getting the phone back.
CAVEATS OF THE ARMOR:
The only big problem with the extra armor is that you are no longer able to use the Apple iphone bumper with it. The ridges are slightly raised and interfere with you being able to press the buttons through Apple’s bumper-case. The bumper should work fine with the standard armor, or perhaps you could ask the Technician not to install the edge-pieces. The armor provides a highly-scratch resistant border, but it probably won’t protect from something like a drop (who wants to test that out!?).
The only big problem with the extra armor is that you are no longer able to use the Apple iphone bumper with it. The ridges are slightly raised and interfere with you being able to press the buttons through Apple’s bumper-case. The bumper should work fine with the standard armor, or perhaps you could ask the Technician not to install the edge-pieces. The armor provides a highly-scratch resistant border, but it probably won’t protect from something like a drop (who wants to test that out!?).
The edges of the outer armor seem a little raised and aren't very smooth, this takes a little getting used to. It is textured and allows you to get a good grip on the phone without it slipping so much.
RESULTS:
It’s a much better job than I would ever do. I’m sure better than most everyone can do judging from what I’ve seen of other people’s phones (little bubbles, and creases). If you're good at installing window tint on cars, you can probably just order this through the mail and apply it yourself to save on the installation fees.
It’s a much better job than I would ever do. I’m sure better than most everyone can do judging from what I’ve seen of other people’s phones (little bubbles, and creases). If you're good at installing window tint on cars, you can probably just order this through the mail and apply it yourself to save on the installation fees.
I highly recommend the basic front screen protection. Get the back done and consider the full armor if you aren't using a protective case for your phone. The outer matte armor adds a sophisticated distinctive look to your iPhone. These pictures don't really capture how good the outer case looks in real-life.
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