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ZAGG Invisible Shield and mobile device decorative skins
ZAGG leather skins
As we travel more and more with our mobile devices, we must take precautions to insure that they stay in tiptop shape. An added concern now that iPads, iPhones, and iPods are becoming ubiquitous is that we may pick up the wrong one at the security checkpoint since they all look the same. ZAGG’s clever line of decorative skins insures that no one will pick up your device by mistake.
The ZAGGskins come in a full range of colors, designs, and sizes for every type of mobile device including customizable skins that you can create by uploading a photo to their website www.Zagg.com. An extra benefit of the skins is that they are scratch-resistant and improve the grip of the phone. The latter feature is especially important because some skins are so slippery that when you pull the phone out of your pocket it can sometimes easily slip to the floor.
The skins can be changed easily without leaving a residue, which I also appreciated. It allows you to alternate the skins for variety. I am currently using an iPad skin that features a large photo of the Eiffel Tower. It’s not only beautiful, but theoretically I could upload match the photo on the skin with my destination if I so choose. What a unique way to personalize my travel!
ZAGG offers a 45-day return policy in case you don’t like the way your uploaded photo turned out. Designs they have already made include everything from your favorite college team colors to landscapes, flowers and even holiday themes.
The Invisible Shield product goes on the front of your mobile device to protect the touch screen from scratches or residue damage. I tested the shield for my iPad. It was easy to apply (and easy to remove and reapply if you didn’t get it just right the first time). It’s a bit tricky to get it in the right position when you first apply it as it is quite sticky. But, when you remove it, there is no left-behind residue, which was my initial concern. ZAGG swears by the durability and protective quality of the shield since the materials it is made by have been used by the military to keep dust and debris off of its expensive helicopter blades.
The shield keeps the screen free of smudges, marks, and stains. The company guarantees it with a lifetime warranty replacement policy. For frequent travelers who like to keep their devices safe and colorful, ZAGG’s affordable range of products is the perfect tool. They can be purchased at ZAGG’s website or on Amazon.com.
Posted by Ramsey in Business Gear on October 31st, 2011
Wrapsol Skins Protect Your Gadgets and Phones
Now that you’ve got that shiny and expensive new gadget in hand, how are you going to keep it from getting all scratched up and smudged? Do you really think your electronics are any match for the rigors of the road? A protective skin from Wrapsol can be a great investment in protection.
I haven’t jumped on the iPhone bandwagon for a lot of reasons. The main one is that in the U.S. the phone is sold locked into the AT&T monopoly, which is getting ready to drop its unlimited data plan (because it can) and they suck from your wallet like nobody’s business if you dare try to use it internationally. Another key reason is the truly sucky battery life. I do have an iPod Touch, however, which is almost an iPhone but without the phone part and the hefty ongoing charges every month after purchase. (Think of the iPhone as a timeshare with maintenance charges, the Touch as a condo.)
So when the Wrapsol people offered to send me one of their skins to review, I slapped one on my new iPod Touch and have been using it ever since.
I like these transparent skins a lot. They let you retain the sleekness of the original Apple design instead of mucking it up with something bulky, like a rubbery case. The screen touch functions work just as well as they did before the skin application, but with no fingerprints on the screen. I can wipe this on my shirt without any worries about scratches. And if I drop it, which is going to happen sooner or later, there’s added shock absorption built into these Wrapsol skins. If your kid drops food or juice on your expensive device, there’s extra protection. You can see a video of how they work here.
They don’t just make the skins for Apple products though. You can get one to fit a Droid, a Blackberry, a Nexus One, even netbooks, Kindles, and cameras. The skin comes pre-cut in the exact right dimensions, with all the necessary holes already in place. This template below shows what you get for the Droid Eris that Kara reviewed a while back.
As you’ve probably started to realize, the hard part of this is actually getting that skin perfectly aligned onto your device. I’ve tried this with three different brands now and I never seem to get it 100% right. This Wrapsol version is repositionable to an extent, so you can nudge it a bit one way or the other during the process, but it’s still hard to line it up perfectly, even on the sleek Touch.
That process involves wet fingers and a little squeegee too, so don’t think you can just pop this on as you’re walking out the door. (Unlike with the BodyGardz brand I reviewed before, there’ not a spare skin in the box with these, so you have to get it right the first time.)
If you’re patient though, you’ll get it close enough to be be able to get to all your buttons and then your fancy new device will stay scratch-free and protected. See the whole line at Wrapsol.com. If you buy direct they’re $25 to $30, but at online retailers the price drops significantly.
Get the iPod Touch version at Amazon.
Get the Wrapsol Kindle cover at Amazon.
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Posted by Tim L. in Business Gear, General Gear, Kids and Family on June 3rd, 2010
