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Review: Spigen SGP Glas.t For The iPad
If you recall back in April we were given the chance to review the Glas.t for the iPhone 4/4S, and the short version of the review was to “rip off and throw away any screen protector you have no and replace it with the Glas.t.” Since then we’ve been pretty happy with everything we’ve reviewed that has been released by Spigen SGP. So once we got an iPad for our httpster GS offices, we couldn’t wait to give the Glas.t for iPad a try.
I have used a crud ton of screen protectors over the years. After so many brands and styles, I find myself to be an expert on what works, what feels good and natural on your device, as well as the application process. As with the Glas.t for iPhone, I knew that the iPad counterpart would rival any and all competition in the screen protection business. The biggest fear I had going into this review was that is the price tag ($70) worth one of the best screen protects on the market?
Opening the shipping box to see the extremely rigid container that houses the Glas.t as well as the ethanol swab, squeegee and the very large cleaning cloth, is always a pleasure. Missing from the packaging are the small Epoxy Coated Buttons for your Home Button. These little guys help fill the gap that the Glas.t creates between the top of your Home Button and the top of the Glas.t screen protector. I found myself not needing the buttons as much as I did on my iPhone, but for those expecting them, you’ll be disappointed. I will say that it isn’t as comfortable to use without those little buttons. Just a thought for Spigen to possibly start including those, like they do with the iPhone version.
The application is a breeze. In the past, I have been fond of wet apply screen protectors, having the ability to slide the film around to get to the perfect spot makes sense to me. But because the Glas.t is a tempered glass screen protector, it isn’t flimsy like the competition. Making it incredibly easy to apply correctly – the first time. It was on and adhering after only a few seconds. It actually took me longer to get everything out of the box than it did to apply.
The Glas.t is gorgeous on the iPad. Especially coming from a ZAGG film which was completely evident it was applied. The Glas.t is practically invisible. If it wasn’t for a the bubbles around the edges, I would never know it was there. This is what I really like with the Glas.t line from Spigen, you really can’t tell that you are using a screen protector. This isn’t only true with looking at it, actually sliding your fingers across the Glas.t doesn’t scream, “hey, feel that! It’s called protection! Deal with it!” When using the ZAGG, my fingers almost stubbed across the screen. It was uncomfortable and unnatural. The Glas.t feels great and looks great.
To be honest, it’s almost as perfect as a naked iPad. Another big win for me was the lack of finger prints coating my iPad while the Glas.t was on. Again, back to the ZAGG, it seemed finger prints and small animals were left stuck to my iPad. The oleophobic coating on the Glas.t wasn’t nearly as bad and I found myself cleaning the screen a lot less than with previous efforts.
As with the iPhone version, the edges are the most vulnerable areas on the Screen Protector, and Spigen suggests using a case to protect those areas. After using the iPhone version for a couple months, and the iPad version for a few weeks, I haven’t come across an instance where I found myself, or anything for that matter, gouging at the edges. I do a better job at protecting my gadgets than I do with my own body, so that might be the reason.
The Glas.t sits a mere 0.4mm thick and will cover a majority of your iPad’s screen. I don’t have any cases that complete cover the edges and up to the glass of the iPad, but I would have to say that many full protection cases might not be too compatible with the Glas.t Screen Protector. My combo right now is the Glas.t for the iPad, a Smart Cover and the Ultra Thin Series from Spigen, and I must say it is a perfect combination of comfort and protection.
The Good
The Bad
Conclusion
When all is said and done, the Spigen SGP Glas.t for the new iPad (& iPad 2) is tough and gorgeous protection. The lack of finger prints and smudges because of the coating is a huge win. The gorgeous clarity and Retina Display are not masked by this film, as they might be with other offerings. Quick and easy installation for those not so comfortable with the application process of a screen protector, especially those not used to such a large landscape. But the price tag really ways down our recommendation. The iPhone version is only $27.99, so such a large jump for the iPad seems ridiculous. The competition is around half that price. I’ll admit that no one is achieving the level of product that Spigen is, but still, that price tag is tough to push aside.
So if you have $70 laying around after that iPad purchase, definitely pick this product up. But do some investigation, ZAGG (HD version for iPad 3) and Bodyguardz offer films for a lot less. We haven’t used any of them with the Retina Display on the iPad yet, so clarity might be an issue, but if price is a concern, you might want to head elsewhere.
Thanks to Spigen SGP for the review unit!
2012-08-05 20:49:28
Source: http://gadgetsteria.com/2012/08/05/review-spigen-sgp-glas-t-for-the-ipad/
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