Review Martin Fields Overlay Plus Screen Protector

 

When I saw the box for the first time, I thought that this screen protector was almost the same as the one from brando. The box says that it’s Washable, High Scratch Resistance, Reusable, UV Protection, and Crystal Clear. But when I opened the box, I immediately saw the difference: This one is the clearest screen protector I’ve ever seen.

 

Packaging

Martin Fields Overlay Plus Screen Protectors arrived in full retail packaging. That means a sturdy plastic case with an insert housing your protector. This keeps the protector safe until you are ready to install it.

 
The installation instructions are basic, but they’re actually not enough to get you started. I found that reading other reviews and FAQs about screen protectors helped me install my Martin Fields Protector.

 

 

Installing

The Screen Protector, like many others, is a clear sheet of some sort of film with adhesive on one side, cut to fit the exact size of the TH55’s screen. It provides protection for the screen from scratches and extends the life of the screen.

 

Installing the screen protector didn’t go really easy. I first cleaned my screen very good, to remove al the dust on it. Then I removed the protectors backing, and I stuck it on the screen.

I had to remove and re-allign it a few times to make sure that there wasn’t any dust under it anymore. This took a minute or 20, and now I still have some dust at the top of the screen, but it fits perfectly, and when you turn on the device, you won’t even notice that there is a screen protector installed.

 

Usage in normal life

I have used it for a few weeks now, and I really adore it. It’s the clearest protector I ever used, and with clear I mean crystal clear. It hasn’t a paper feel which some of the other protectors have, and it definitely looks like a brand new screen for my TH55.

But because the screen is so clean, you will also notice every fingerprint or smudge on it. It’s no big deal, because you can clean the screen easily, and if you do this a few times a week, I’m sure that you can spend a lot of time with one screenprotector

 

 

Why this screenprotector is so special:

There are a few things that make this protector special. The first is that it is completely clear. Many protectors offer glare reduction. This is not one of those protectors. You get the same glare that you do off of a bare screen. Sometimes, when you use it sunny daylight, the screen reflects a lot, so you can’t even see a thing on it anymore. Then all you have to do is go sit somewhere else, where the sun won’t shine, and the glare is gone.

Secondly, these protectors are as smooth as glass. You can feel the stylus press ever so slightly into the screen. This protector gives a smoother feel to the screen. In fact: If you didn't know there was a screen protector, I won’t think you would be able to figure out that there was one.

Thirdly, this is an adhesive protector. The adhesive is not gummy and does not leave a residue on your screen. Not too sticky, just enough to hold it to the screen well. You also won’t have problems with the digitizer. I didn’t have to recalibrate it, and my screen just works like before.

Another complaint that people have about screen protectors is that they dampen the sensitivity of their PDA screens. This protector does do this but it is very slight. It took about 15 minutes for me to get used to it. After a day or so, I completely forgot I had a screen protector in place.

 

Conclusion

The Martin Fields Overlay Plus Screen Protector is very reasonably priced at $12.99.  The price is within a dollar of the other two that I have tried, but the clarity of this screen protector really makes it shine above the others

PURCHASING
The Martin Fields Overlay Plus screen protector can be purchased for $12.99 for a single pack or $24.99 for a double pack. They can be purchased directly through the Overlay Plus web site at www.overlayplus.com.

PROS

·         Screen is VERY bright

·         Surface is smooth and you won’t notice that there is a screenprotector installed

·         Protector is durable and resistant to scratches or wear

CONS

·         No included tools for applying/removing the protector (though in some cases none are needed)

·         Due to its high-gloss finish, this screen protector also reflects a lot of light and you often have to tilt your PDA to relieve the glare when using it in direct sunlight or bright indoor lights.

Thanks a lot to DOML International Pte Ltd for providing me the sample!