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Comment on ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPad by Randy M

Randy M — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:57:35 +0000

It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to install this. WHY? Because for one, ZAGG gives you a tiny white opaque square box bottle thingy of spray with a lame spray pump system. You WILL NOT have enough spray to do both back AND front !!!! Period! Its like they want you to run out.

I got the ZAGG iPad full body kit, and got the back on fine. Then the spray ran out installing the front. This is insane.

I highly suggest going with the Skinomi TechSkin (that I used on my iPhone). Skinomi TechSkin gives you a large round clear spray bottle, enough to give several re-applications, even on an iPad. And THATS just in Skinomi’s tiny-screen iPhone kit. This is an iPad for goodness sake people… and you need lots of application spray, which ZAGG “”DOES NOT”" supply in their kit. Zagg gives you just barely enough spray to do only one side of an iPad full body. Then believe me… you “WILL” run out before applying the other side. I can not believe ZAGG does not realize an iPad is ten+ times the area of an iphone. If you are to first wet your fingers, then wet the skin, and possibly need to re-apply, well… forget it with this full body iPad kit from ZAGG. The box says “millions sold”, well not for the iPad ZAGG wont sell millions !!!

AS I said, I got the back installed, ran out of ZAGG spray, and tossed the front skin in the trash and went online and ordered the iPad front skin from Skinomi TechSkin. Skinomi TechSkin will give you a clear huge spray bottle, full, in their iPhone kit. And thats just an iPhone kit. So I know Skinomi will supply you with plenty of application spray. Heck.. I still have a half full bottle of Skinomi spray left over from my iPhone kit. I should have stuck with the Skinomi brand. Live and learn…

**UPDATE**

Zagg did admit they changed spray containers from the old tube to a box thingy. The tube they claimed leaked. But they admitted the new box design is as bad cause the spray evaporates. So the rep is sending me a new full body and plenty of xtra spray free of charge.

She also added, if you run out of spray during install, YOU CAN ADD WATER TO THE BOX SPRAYER (flip off the lid and you find a hole to fill).

Even though you are adding just water, they claim enough chemical is present or remains in the container to re-mix with the water. The zagg rep claims you can keep adding water up to three times and still get the spray mix, from residue inside the spray bottle or box thingy.

So if you also run out of spray, try adding water inside the spray container thingy. Zagg claims that works. And they admit the new box sprayer is also defective and they are getting many complaints.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPad by Essa Khalid Essa Alessa

Essa Khalid Essa Alessa — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:53:37 +0000

this is ment for Laptop screens, the sensitivity level of it real bad i have to slide a few time for it to know im sliding… oo clicking would take forver just to hit the go button… i really felt i was cheated on this product… i think Amazon.com should remove such a product.. its not ment for the i pad therefore it should be here just because its the same size.. its a i pad its all about touch so make a screen protector who would detect a finger at least… not worth the money unless for a Laptop
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPad by Blue

Blue — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:53:11 +0000

I put the invisible Shield yesterday, there is more than 24 hours…There are a lot of bubbles trapped, they said it will disappear in 3 days, I will keep you guys posted by Friday I will know for sure…I will let you know if it really disappeared…It is very difficult to line up on the screen, very wet and kind of messy…I had difficult sliding into place, because it is not a perfect fit…I felt it was a little bit smaller than the screen…
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPad by Mugurel Varzariu

Mugurel Varzariu — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:53:08 +0000

I am so disappointed in this product…you have to be a nasa engineer, not a moron like me, to be able to install it…after reading the instruction I just throw it in the garbage disposal…
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPad by slow cooker

slow cooker — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:05:42 +0000

Just got my full body invisible shield kit for my ipad. I ordered mine from Zagg. I’ve never used Zagg products before so I didn’t know what to expect. I have installed several types of skins on ipods and iphones so my friends come to me for installation so I do have some experience working with film protectors. The product arrived in a tube. Came with the front and back films, a spray bottle of some unknown chemical substance, and a poorly molded rubber scraper, extremely poor instructions. What they should have disclosed is that your ipad will get wet and you could run the danger of shorting out the electronics if water gets into the speakers or the holes surrounding the buttons. I watched their video on utube and it was not helpful so it did not prepare me for the the installation nightmare. I had the chemical substance all over my ipad and kitchen table. The die cuts on the shields are pretty poor so i had to rip it from the backing which caused it to stretch and not fit the area properly. Here are my complaints:

1. No disclosure that you will get your ipad wet and potentially cause damage which could cause you to void your ipad warranty.

2. Horrible instructions on how to use the tool, chemical substance and how to properly apply to an ipad.

3. Poorly manufactured rubber scraper tool. The molding on this tool is extremely poor. I showed to my friend who is a QA inspector and they were shocked at how poor the tool was molded.

4. No disclosure of the substance in the bottle. Is it hazardous to children and pets? If droplets got on the my table will it be harmful to my family?

5. the die cut of the shields to the backing is poor such that you will stretch it and it won’t fit the surface properly. Stretching will also cause the adhesive to separate from the shield leaving lumps of adhesive between the ipad and the shield. Very ugly.

Bottom line. Buy something else. I’m going to get my money back.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Apple Ipad Clear Wave Premium Crystal Candy TPU Silicone Skin Case + Precut LCD Screen Guard / Protector by Amazon Fan

Amazon Fan — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:31:44 +0000

Great low profile skin. Gives just enough extra grip and extra padding so that you feel more secure handling the iPad. Very little of it shows on the front side, just a tiny little ridge all the way around. The ridge actually kind of helps with the grip. If you are handy with a utility knife it can be easily modified to dock without having to remove it. Highly recommended!!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Apple Ipad Clear Wave Premium Crystal Candy TPU Silicone Skin Case + Precut LCD Screen Guard / Protector by F. Cao

F. Cao — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:47:25 +0000

The skin itself is very well fitted, it’s not bulky or anything, very easy to slip on. However, the screen protector is pretty bad, even if you put a lot of effort to get all the bubble out, the surface is very bad, you can actually see the stretch marks on the screen protector. But for the money, the skin itself is worth it.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Apple Ipad Clear Wave Premium Crystal Candy TPU Silicone Skin Case + Precut LCD Screen Guard / Protector by J. Peak

J. Peak — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:00:09 +0000

I had a bad case of analysis paralysis, when looking for an iPad protector/cover. So I read the positive reviews of the iPad Clear Wave Premium Crystal Candy TPU Silicone Skin Case and decided to trust my fellow Amazon.com community and their experiences. I was not disappointed. This is a great case! The case slipped on perfectly (just make sure it's lined up correctly.) The case has a matte finish so it is not slippery in the least and it doesn't interfere with any function. I didn't think I would like the design on the back, but it actually looks great. I do wish it had a stand, but for the money, this is just what the doctor ordered.

My only complaint (and the reason this review is 4/5 stars) is with the LCD Screen Guard/Protector . . . what a piece of JUNK! If you are thinking you are going to get a case + screen protector in one easy shipment, let me warn you here and now: order a different protector. I have used LCD protectors for my iPhones, iPods and MacBook and would consider myself just short of an expert in getting these things on without bubbles or dust under the cover. This protector had more bubbles than a sink full of Dawn dish detergent and no matter how many times I tried to start at the top and work down or from one side and work across, it was useless. By the time I threw up my hands in frustration, I had creased the protector six ways to Sunday and it was totally worthless. I would think plastic wrap would do a better job. My only regret is that I didn't take pictures to post.

This case is still a great deal and I would highly recommend it. The LCD protector, well, not so much! Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Apple Ipad Clear Wave Premium Crystal Candy TPU Silicone Skin Case + Precut LCD Screen Guard / Protector by Mary Ellen Zigli

Mary Ellen Zigli — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:09:48 +0000

I was looking for a cheap skin to use until I find the “perfect” case, and I am very pleased with this item. It looks very nice, and the embossed pattern looks kind of classy. It’s just “grippy” enough so that my iPad won’t slip out of my hands or off the table.

It fits like a glove, but the part of the case right between the home button and the dock connector fits a little more loosely (because there is only a thin strip of plastic between the two.) I don’t think there was any way to avoid this, however, and it is not a big problem–just something to be aware of. The cut-outs for the speakers, buttons, etc. all line up nicely. I didn’t use the screen protector since I already have a really great Power Support screen protector on it.

All in all, I think this is a great deal, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thin skin for their iPad. Shipping was very fast–only 3 days all the way to Hawaii!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Apple Ipad Clear Wave Premium Crystal Candy TPU Silicone Skin Case + Precut LCD Screen Guard / Protector by T. Brian Bates

T. Brian Bates — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:22:17 +0000

I got my iPad and quickly realized I'd need a skin for the back side to keep it from sliding and to protect it from scratching. I didn't want a book style case because the whole purpose of the iPad to me was quick access. However, I didn't want to pay $60 for a case and another $15 for a screen protector.

I decided to roll the dice with this one. Man am I glad I did. For $15 you get a great gripping and well fitting skin as well as a very good and easy to install screen protector.

I really like the look of this skin on the iPad. It seems to fit well but not overly snug.

I put the screen protector on and it looked fine, but I later removed it after reading several posts showing it really isn't needed.

My only concerns are...
1. You cannot easily dock the iPad with the skin on. You either have to charge/sync with the cord (minus the dock if you have one) OR slide the skin off the bottom of the iPad for docking. I assume you cannot dock it to a keyboard either, but i just use my blue tooth keyboard from my iMac.

2. I have a slight concern the skin may loosen up and not fit tightly on down the road. That's just a gut feeling but I have no evidence of that.

I like this so much I am buying a second one to keep for myself or give as a gift.

Highly recommended! Rating: 4 / 5