Invisible Shields Review

By George Harding

Zagg has been making plastic shields for mobile devices for some years. They all have the same qualities: very clear, no distortion; very thin; and virtually indestructible. I've used these shields on several of my phones and have been extremely satisfied.

I received for review an Invisible Shield for my iPhone 4S and another for my Nexus 7 tablet.

The kit comes with the Shield, a container of application solution, a squeegee, and a microfiber cloth. In the case of the kit for the iPhone, the Shield comes with two pieces, one for the front, and the other for the back of the phone.

The application process begins with using the microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the device of grease, fingerprints and other material that may affect adhesion of the Shield.

Next, after you wash your hands, you use the application solution to coat the device with it and to wet your fingers with it, as well.

Next comes the somewhat tricky part: remove the film from the back of the Shield and apply one end of it to the top or bottom of the screen (or back) surface. You may have to slide it slightly to align it properly with the holes and buttons on your device.

Lastly, use the squeegee to move any air bubbles to the edge of the Shield. Any that remain will probably disappear in a day or two.

The Company advises leaving your device off for 12-24 hours.

The Company offers a lifetime warranty for damage to the Shield. They describe the Shield as "durable, invisible and scratchproof." Pretty impressive!

Invisible Shield by Zagg        

www.ZAGG.com        

Price varies with device to be protected: for iPhone, $20 for screen only, $30 both front and back; for Nexus 7 tablet, $25 for screen only, $35 for both front and back.