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Old 06-27-05, 10:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Anti Glare or Crystal clear screen protectors?
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I am going on holiday and figured that its time I got some screen protectors to take my Axim with me. The thing is I am not sure should i get the anti-glare because I do sometimes use the GPS. I am going to Egypt which is gonna be very bright, but I live in London...lol.

The crystal clear...does that hardly make it noticeable that a protector is there?
So can you guys help me if someone has tried both please also let me know ASAP as i need to place an order today or tomoroow morning as I am going away soon, and if i place an order with aximcases.com who i think are in America and im in the UK when do you think i will get it?

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Old 06-27-05, 10:55 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Get the crystal. It is so clear. It is hard to scratch it. I've had mine on since December and I barely have a scratch on the screen protector.
The anti glare one distorts the screen, but it has finger print protection and obviously anti glare.
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Old 06-27-05, 11:02 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tancerman
Get the crystal. It is so clear. It is hard to scratch it. I've had mine on since December and I barely have a scratch on the screen protector.
The anti glare one distorts the screen, but it has finger print protection and obviously anti glare.
Thanks trancerman,
I just want to ask does the crystal make the screen as clear as it is now or harder to read and reflection of light.....
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Old 06-27-05, 11:13 AM   #4 (permalink)
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The best way to describe it is that with the BoxWave Crystal, it's almost as if you don't have a screen protector on. The clarity and reflection are pretty similar to your Axim without a screen protector. For me, that's what I want.
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Old 06-27-05, 11:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by fmo
The best way to describe it is that with the BoxWave Crystal, it's almost as if you don't have a screen protector on. The clarity and reflection are pretty similar to your Axim without a screen protector. For me, that's what I want.
That about it. It don't see any difference between the crystal and the regular screen.
The last forever. Definately worth the $12.
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Old 06-27-05, 01:02 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tancerman
That about it. It don't see any difference between the crystal and the regular screen.
The last forever. Definately worth the $12.
Thanks Guys.
Now i have seen that if i order from aximcases.com with the 15% voucher (1101694068) it's a bit expensive than ordering from boxwave direct. Thts not a problem but who do you think will ship it quicker as im going away not this friday but next friday. I ahve selected the standard international delivery for both sites as the faster ones are really expensive..lol.The standard delivery for aximcases.com is 4-9 working days but I do not know what it is like if I order from boxwave direct.

Thanks again.

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Old 06-27-05, 01:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I tried both and prefer the antiglare
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Old 06-27-05, 01:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frenchy
I tried both and prefer the antiglare
Thanks frenchy, but can i ask why do u prefer the anti-glare than the crystal clear, because i was going to order the crystal clear as someone said above all i will need to is just something to leave my Axim protected but the screen as it is.

Guys can You please help, who do u think delivers faster... read my previous post. Can you reply ASAP as i want to order ASAP.

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I prefer the antiglare because when I use the device outside I can see the screen better as it isn't reflecting like a mirror. If you really want a Crystal type, Go for Brando. I also tried both Crystal from Boxwave and Brando and Brando is easier to apply and the glaring is a little less. Let me as you a question. Try the device outside as is without a screen protector. If it is OK for you then go for a Crystal type as it will be pretty much as the screen is. The antiglare is more like a laptop screen. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Frenchy
I prefer the antiglare because when I use the device outside I can see the screen better as it isn't reflecting like a mirror. If you really want a Crystal type, Go for Brando. I also tried both Crystal from Boxwave and Brando and Brando is easier to apply and the glaring is a little less. Let me as you a question. Try the device outside as is without a screen protector. If it is OK for you then go for a Crystal type as it will be pretty much as the screen is. The antiglare is more like a laptop screen. Hope this helps.
ok Frenchy, sorry I have another question. Does the Anti-Glare make the screen dark??
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Just a little but not enough to have the backlight brightness higher.
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Originally Posted by makarious
Thanks Guys.
Now i have seen that if i order from aximcases.com with the 15% voucher (1101694068) it's a bit expensive than ordering from boxwave direct. Thts not a problem but who do you think will ship it quicker as im going away not this friday but next friday. I ahve selected the standard international delivery for both sites as the faster ones are really expensive..lol. The standard delivery for aximcases.com is 4-9 working days but I do not know what it is like if I order from boxwave direct.

Thanks again.
Guys can you help or shall i just try my luck?
Also can i ask how many do you get in a pack is it just 1?

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Old 06-28-05, 07:57 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by makarious
Guys can you help or shall i just try my luck?
Also can i ask how many do you get in a pack is it just 1?
Anyways no one replied but I ordered from aximcases.com.
Hopefully i will get it in time.
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Old 06-28-05, 08:03 AM   #14 (permalink)
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I also have both, I have a crystal on my Tungsten T3 and an anti-glare on my Dell Axim X50. I prefer the anti-glare as well. Since I run with my brightness under half strength on both devices, I could bump up the brightness a little on my Axim.
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