iPhone 6+ screen protectors

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I don't believe in glass screen protectors... I've been using the cheaper ones and am very happy with it. I change it once every 6 months, still cheaper than buying one tempered glass SP lol...

I'm too rough with my phone, cannot don't use SP bah sure scratch :s22:
 

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Both got their benefits lah. Glass the touch and clarity is very good and more scratch resistant but for this new phones, I believe cannot cover the entire screen due to curved edges. There are already many reports/ reviews saying that the new phone actually doesn't need SP, I just play safe tho.

I have also used both cheap and expensive regular SP over the years, and I agree the difference quite marginal. However some cheapo brands seem to attract more dirt during installation. My only issue is that having to paste and remove dirt is a real chore for an amatuer like me.
 

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Both got their benefits lah. Glass the touch and clarity is very good and more scratch resistant but for this new phones, I believe cannot cover the entire screen due to curved edges. There are already many reports/ reviews saying that the new phone actually doesn't need SP, I just play safe tho.

I have also used both cheap and expensive regular SP over the years, and I agree the difference quite marginal. However some cheapo brands seem to attract more dirt during installation. My only issue is that having to paste and remove dirt is a real chore for an amatuer like me.

eh no lei... cheap one difference quite huge... both in the application process, the wear and tear rate, and the touch :s22: (referring to those $1 SP u can get off ebay)

I usually stick to SPIGEN ones, and recently I funded a kickstarter that claims to have impact resistance. Pretty impressive lol.
 

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eh no lei... cheap one difference quite huge... both in the application process, the wear and tear rate, and the touch :s22: (referring to those $1 SP u can get off ebay)

I usually stick to SPIGEN ones, and recently I funded a kickstarter that claims to have impact resistance. Pretty impressive lol.

My cheap ones are the ones that came free with the case. I tried spigen and ps, zagg and a few others but other that the different catagories like anti-fingerprint, high clarity etc. I hardly see much of a difference after few months all also wear and tear. YMMV. :s22:

I think overall technology keeps improving, maybe we will see better screen protectors in future like the Rhinoshield you posted.
 
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Get AppleCare+
Tbh I don't think AppleCare+ is that enticing as you hope to be.
  • The cost of AppleCare+ is S$138.
  • They claimed to add one more year of warranty. (rephrased from the "AppleCare+ for iPhone extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iPhone and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage.")
  • To take advantage of the accidental damage each, you still have to fork out S$108 service fee.
  • Your own phone that you wanted to send for RMA won't be the same phone you get back. Very low chance you get a new unused virgin one. Most of the time is a refurbished unit, and you have no idea what was the initial history of that refurbished unit.
At the end of the day, you have to judge S$246 / S$354 is worth it.
My recommendation is that you rather repair on your own, since iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is the most easily repaired model yet in iPhone history, with 7/10 ifixit repair scores.
Want parts, ship from china. Cheaper that way.
 

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Probably 12 months from now

Everybody's talking about iPhone6 or iPhone6+ all talking about some other newer gadgets
 

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To get back on topic, anyone here know if power support glossy screen protectors are in local shops yet?

Also for those of you using the spigen crystal screen protectors, does it cover the full screen of the 6+ ?
 

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To each his own but I see no point in spending close to $100 for tempered glass. A decent brand plastic one like Spigen crystal will do for me.

Its ironic that people talk about the "classy" feel of aluminium then buy a plastic casing which turns the phone into a plastic toy which was precisely what they were laughing at Samsung about. :s13:
 

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To get back on topic, anyone here know if power support glossy screen protectors are in local shops yet?

Also for those of you using the spigen crystal screen protectors, does it cover the full screen of the 6+ ?

spigen user here... nope... not a full screen...
 

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Tbh I don't think AppleCare+ is that enticing as you hope to be.
  • The cost of AppleCare+ is S$138.
  • They claimed to add one more year of warranty. (rephrased from the "AppleCare+ for iPhone extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iPhone and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage.")
  • To take advantage of the accidental damage each, you still have to fork out S$108 service fee.
  • Your own phone that you wanted to send for RMA won't be the same phone you get back. Very low chance you get a new unused virgin one. Most of the time is a refurbished unit, and you have no idea what was the initial history of that refurbished unit.
At the end of the day, you have to judge S$246 / S$354 is worth it.
My recommendation is that you rather repair on your own, since iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is the most easily repaired model yet in iPhone history, with 7/10 ifixit repair scores.
Want parts, ship from china. Cheaper that way.


I got Applecare+ for my iPhone 5S and had water damage. So paid $108 for a new one. The set they gave is a brand new set. I spoke to them and they confirmed that they don't give refurbished units, but brand new sets. This was at the service centre on the 5th floor of Wheelock.
 

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I got Applecare+ for my iPhone 5S and had water damage. So paid $108 for a new one. The set they gave is a brand new set. I spoke to them and they confirmed that they don't give refurbished units, but brand new sets. This was at the service centre on the 5th floor of Wheelock.

May i enquire if the 2 incidents can be anytime during the two years or only from the second year onwards?
 

garychengjw

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I got Applecare+ for my iPhone 5S and had water damage. So paid $108 for a new one. The set they gave is a brand new set. I spoke to them and they confirmed that they don't give refurbished units, but brand new sets. This was at the service centre on the 5th floor of Wheelock.

Same size model right?
1st day year under telcom, 2nd year under apple right?
 

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Tbh I don't think AppleCare+ is that enticing as you hope to be.
  • The cost of AppleCare+ is S$138.
  • They claimed to add one more year of warranty. (rephrased from the "AppleCare+ for iPhone extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iPhone and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage.")
  • To take advantage of the accidental damage each, you still have to fork out S$108 service fee.
  • Your own phone that you wanted to send for RMA won't be the same phone you get back. Very low chance you get a new unused virgin one. Most of the time is a refurbished unit, and you have no idea what was the initial history of that refurbished unit.
At the end of the day, you have to judge S$246 / S$354 is worth it.
My recommendation is that you rather repair on your own, since iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is the most easily repaired model yet in iPhone history, with 7/10 ifixit repair scores.
Want parts, ship from china. Cheaper that way.

Same size model right?
1st day year under telcom, 2nd year under apple right?

Ya,, same size and model.

the full 2 years of warranty is now with the service centre. Telcos no longer service iPhones.
 
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