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Officially licensed by Nintendo. Protective filters for top and bottom screens. Re-usable filters
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- Officially licensed by Nintendo- Protective Filters for the Nintendo DS Lite
- 1 filter for top screen / 1 filter for touch screen
- Re-usable if not ripped, damaged
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By J. Spohn
I just took these screen protectors out of the box to put on my DS. They included some brief instructions as well as a cloth to wipe off the screens--a nice addition. I didn't bother with the top one so I can't comment on that (it actually states in the DS instructions to only put screen protectors on the touch screen), but I wasn't too happy with the bottom screen protector.
The screen protector doesn't have any sort of sticky residue or anything like that. It peeled off nicely and was easy to position on the screen. It wasn't until I finished placing it on the screen that I started having problems. I had it all pressed on nicely and removed the outer sheet only to see several air bubbles around the centered "Peel Me" sticker. Following the instructions, I first tried pressing them out with my fingers. I also tried using the stylus. Neither worked to well for me, so I thought I'd try to peel it off and re-place it. So again, I consulted the instructions. According to the booklet, to remove the screen protector you just need to apply some clear tape to a corner of the screen and slowly pull the tape up. Well, I worked at it for about an hour and even tried clear packing tape. I finally gave up trying tape and pulled out a dull toothpick, which--with some caution--did the trick.
So as of right now, the protectors are back in the box where they will probably stay. I wasn't extremely happy with how the protector felt when using the stylus, and I thought screen looked a tad bit blurrier. Overall, I wouldn't say this is a bad product, but I did have some problems with it. And really, if you use a proper stylus when using your DS, and keep it closed when not in use, you shouldn't really need a screen protector in the first place.
By Teazingweezer (Fargo, ND)
Bad product. When I tried to take the stickers off the film it left the glue behind and I couldn't get it off. So I had to throw them all away. What a waste of money
By D. Neff (Ohio)
I get the idea that some of the reviews are submitted by the manufacturer. Excuse me for being cynical, but this product was not that easy to apply.
I appreciate the reviewer who stated that you get one good chance at the application...and I failed at it. I am usually pretty good at this kind of meticulous simplicity.
Covering the touch screen was my main concern and when I carefully followed the steps in the instructions I thought my endeavor would lead to success. However, my attempt failed when a blue microfiber unleashed itself from some unknown gallaxy wonderfully petrifying its buttocks between screen and filter. And after prying the filter off and trying to scratch the fiber out, it just failed and looked worse. At $7.00, you think you would be blessed with two chances.
By Taylor Barclay (California, CA)
I bought these screen protectors mainly to help the feel of the bottom screen which has sustained a few scratches that make a scratching sound when the stylus goes across them. When applying I read the instructions in full and followed them exactly. I applied the top screen filter first and it went flawlessly, not one air bubble not one speck of anything. I then went to apply the bottom filter; a completely different story. During application I began to get a few air bubbles which is easy to counter, just pull the filter back until they go away, but during that a couple of pieces of dust settled on the screen. Pieces of dust SO small that I couldn't see them during application. When I finally got done with the bottom screen I expected the same look as the top screen only to be greeted with bumps of dust. Of course, I try to follow the directions about taking the filter off with a piece of tape. Tape did absolutely nothing to release the vice grip this filter had on my DS touch screen. Finally getting the filter (with a pointed metal object) off I attempted to use the tape to get the specs of dust off the adhesive side of the screen just as the directions suggest. That only added more dust and eventually about an hour later I just threw it in the trash. The basic sum up of this review: You better hope you can get the protector on quick enough before something settles on your adhesive side of the filter, because if you don't you may very well be out of the money spent on this package that only has 1 of each screen protector. In other words, there are no re-dos with these. Enjoy!
By Katie (Texas United States)
I purchased this items to protect the screen of my childrens (5 and 10) new DS. One, they do not fit well. Two, they did not stay on my youngest DS. Now this could have been just him, however the fit issue is the biggest downfall for me. Since the covers extend out the edges remain raised off of the screen which makes it difficult to use the pen on the outer areas of the screen. Yesterday I purchased a Nintendo brand cover from a store and had the same fit issue. Frustrating!
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