Invisibleshield, comments, experiences?

[Xaeron]

theinvisibleshield.com/ipod_screen_protectors.html

The video, theinvisibleshield.com/invisibleshield_demo_videos.html , looked really cool :)

I just placed an order for the iPod Nano full body protector.

Does anyone have any experience with this company? Or its products whatsoever?

the application instructions are something I worry about, theinvisibleshield.com/application.html
So there's a need to wet the film etc, but I guess they have made sure it won't damage the iPod.

It's not that cheap though, but hopefully it will be worth the money.

EDIT: Damn, sorry, I put this in the wrong forum.

If somebody from the staff could move it, much appreciated.

[random person]

I came across Invisible Shield at the Macworld Expo in Boston. The shield looked very cool, so I had the CEO of the company put in on my B&W 4G Ipod right on the spot. That's a good thing, as once I saw it done, there was no way I would ever do it myself!

First, a fair amount of water is sprayed on the shield. Much more than I expected. It's necessary so that the shield can be shifted and smoothed once it's on the device. My Ipod worked fine afterwards but this is not something I would do again, now that I can see how much water is involved.

Secondly, once the shield is in place, it lends a kind of pixellation shimmer to the screen itself. This is no big deal on the black and white Ipods but it is definitely an annoyance on the color screens (I went back to the booth to check this out directly) as it reduces the clarity of the screen and the sharpness of the imags and text. It's a shimmering, slightly rainbow effect. Definitely not good on a color screen. So, while I had bought an additional shield for my 60 gig color, I went back to Macworld to return it the next day.

Finally, once I had it done I realized there is some inherent illogic in using films like this. They immortilize forever whatever fingerprints and smudges were already on the back of your Ipod -- after all, you have to handle the thing to put the screen film on, and once you put it on, you can never clean your Ipod again. And as for scratches, while your actual screen is protected, the film itself does scratch. There is a self-healing aspect to the film in that some scratches kind of fix themselves, but some do not. So you've gone through this entire process to protect your screen and pod from scratches, only to result in a film that gets all scratched up anyway.

The moral of this story? Cancel your order and wait for a case where you can remove your pristine Nano any time you want.

[Aristotle]

oh, good thing you posted that, I was really considering purchasing one as well.

[jstylex0r]

$20? oh cmon what a rip off do you really need that on ur ipod

[wytwolf]

Yeah i just went to the source (radio shack for americans) and paid 6 bucks CAD for 4 universal screen protector sheets. I already had a speck tightskin so i didn't need anything for the back. I do have a slight rainbow effect on my 30GB photo, but I can live with a slight rainbow effect over my screen looking like a skating rink.

One plus is that I had one noticable scratch, which is now unnoticable under the protector. My old iskin hard screen protector doesn't fit my tightskin and my iskin doesn't fight my dock. So if i want to use my dock it's my best/cheapest route.

[gouged]

damn i was heavily considering purchasing this skin, it looked to be the best clear thin wrap out there for the nano even though its expensive

but that review is making me think otherwise. is it really as much of a hassle and as unclear (rainbow effect) as he says..? :(

i wish i could see one in person myself

so whats the best alternative to the invisible shield?

[teh-cut]

So my plan for a clean nano is:

Go to dust free paint booth, take ipod of of box wearing latex surgical gloves, cover with clear plastic/vinyl shield of sort. ;)

[talksalot81]

Originally posted by teh-cut
So my plan for a clean nano is:

Go to dust free paint booth, take ipod of of box wearing latex surgical gloves, cover with clear plastic/vinyl shield of sort. ;)

Anyone who wants..... i can get you access to a high grade clean room for the right price ;)

[Aristotle]

lol

[bav]

i kind of placed an order for the invisible shields.. but for some reason the payment failed..

THANK GOD, cos after reading the instructions on how to apply the shield, i got well nervous.. that much water on an electrical appliance? come on!!

one of the guys who works there emailed me saying that my order wasn't processed completely and was basically saying how good the things are and trying to get me to replace the order!

i'm with the rest of you guys.. No Thanks..

I'll go naked for now...

[gouged]

bav, where did you see the instructions for applying? didnt see it on the website

[Xaeron]

Originally posted by gouged
bav, where did you see the instructions for applying? didnt see it on the website

Here's the instructions: theinvisibleshield.com/application.html
and on the url below is a review of the product, with pictures.


rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/GearNGadgets/September2005/RDMGG_InvisibleShieldFirstLook.htm

[gouged]

wow that review makes it seem like it wasnt really that big of a deal after all
argh.. who to trust? :P

xaeron, what do you think of the invisible shield now that people have posted their opinions?

[random person]

Just to chime in again on this -- I suppose you could say it's no big deal in that even after all that water was applied (he used a small spray bottle and sprayed it multiple times until the shield was very wet) the Ipod did work fine the next day. I say "next day" because I was told it takes that long for the shield to "set" --ie: "dry." Plus it is a tricky business to put it on as you need all that water to keep the thing sliding properly so it can seat exactly where you want it. And you might still be left with some air bubbles (mine was applied by the CEO so there were no air bubbles to speak of by the next day.) Still it is alarming how much water is used -- I would never have agreed to have him do it if I knew!

That said, the pod I had done is very cool now and it feels different in the hand. It is a cool substance, no doubt about it. So if you have the stomach for wetting your device well then by all means do it.

But, as for the screen pixillation effect -- let me explain that you certainly can still see the screen after the skin is on. It is not obscured. It is, however, shimmery afterwards, with some rainbowing. Kind of like what you see when you are too close to a cheap Plasma tv. You can see the image, but it slightly riggles at the edges. I really like the sharpness of the color screened Ipods so I definitely would not apply one to a Color Pod, even though I thought the Black and White one came out fine.

Funny, while I was at the booth returning my Shield there was someone buying one for his PC screen, of all things! Imagine putting all that water ON YOUR LAPTOP SCREEN? Eek!

[Xaeron]

Originally posted by gouged
wow that review makes it seem like it wasnt really that big of a deal after all
argh.. who to trust? :P

xaeron, what do you think of the invisible shield now that people have posted their opinions?

Tricky question, I have read quite a few reviews, or more like comments, of the invisibleshield and most of them have been positive.

The only thing that bothers me is the water part. I can't imagine myself wetting my nano, not at all :I

For the time being I have cancelled my invisibleshield order and wait for other ilounge users' comments. Or maybe some other clear 'case' is coming soon enough.

One thing I know: I want clear vinyl-like protection.

[teh-cut]

I don't understand the fuss over the water, just looking at my nano seems like i could run tap off the front of it without damage if i wanted too.

[musicroom]

The key test at the finish .... OUCH !

Musicroom :D

[syncmaster570v]

few things about the shield...

1) their video demo was impressive

2) you can try for 30 days and they'll refund if you arent' happy

3) they'll replace for free if there is damage to your shield or it starts to peel. (so if you aren't happy or find a better shield out there after 30 days, you can take it off, get a new one and re-sell or use a diff shield and then swap back to the shield)

plus every case i've found for any ipod or ipod mini always adds bulk...i want something that won't add bulk but will add protection.

[WanderingSoul]

Yes, but every other case protects your ipod from impacts and drops. This little sheet of plastic isn't going to protect your ipod if you accidently drop it or something hits it.

[random person]

Originally posted by syncmaster570v
few things about the shield...

1) their video demo was impressive

2) you can try for 30 days and they'll refund if you arent' happy

3) they'll replace for free if there is damage to your shield or it starts to peel. (so if you aren't happy or find a better shield out there after 30 days, you can take it off, get a new one and re-sell or use a diff shield and then swap back to the shield)

plus every case i've found for any ipod or ipod mini always adds bulk...i want something that won't add bulk but will add protection.

You're right on every point -- except they don't guarantee that your Ipod won't be damaged by the application of the shield, and they won't replace it if it is. That's the major problem. Obviously, if you don't use too much water and you're lucky the Ipod will be fine afterwards -- mine was. As for the video -- I saw the pen and scratch demo live and in person and it really is an amazing product -- almost indestructable, I'd say. But, you do have to put a fair amount of water all over your Ipod. And more critically, it does reduce the sharpness of the screen via pixillation/rainbow effects -- that's the dealbreaker for me, even though I already have it on my B&W pod. Lastly, it will not protect from bumps, drops and so on.

[gouged]

i e-mailed the rainyday review people about how the invisible shield is holding up and they say its been pretty good so far. they've tossed it in a backpack, in a pocket with change, in the car, etc. and have used it just like normal with no damage ("the skin has put a stop to all that")

and they said, and also in their review, that the way they applied the skin was by dipping the shield in the water, rather than applying any water directly to the ipod. random person, does this sound safer to you?

[random person]

Actually what the CEO of invisible shield did was spray the shield itself with water and then placed that on the Ipod -- he never sprayed the Pod itself. That said, a fair amount of water was used. But, my Ipod held up just the same with no problems, except for a pixellated screen -- that's the main issue, I think. The substance itself is quite remarkably strong and lends a pleasant texture to the Ipod as well. The screen thing is what got me -- and with the Nano's screen being so small, I'd hate to reduce its sharpness.

[gouged]

by pixelation, do you mean the skin, when applied to the ipod, causes a distorted visual effect? you dont mean that the water somehow damaged your ipod so that, skin or no skin, there is a pixelation problem to the ipod screen itself, do you?

[exarkun12]

I also emailed the guys at rainydaymag, and he said that a slight rainbow effect can only be seen at certain angles when the backlight is OFF, kinda like the reflection on the film by external light sources.

However, when the backlight is on, he mentioned that the clarity of the screen was in no way compromised or degraded by the presence of the invisibleshield....

Anyone with photos?? Hope this is really true...

[random person]

I found that the pixellation is an artifact caused by the shield itself, not that it damaged the Ipod in any way. I found the rainbow effect present with and without the backlight on, at most angles, including head-on. It could be I am more sensitive to it anyway, as I was very concerned about the clarity of the screen.

One thing I should also point out is that why the shield is very thin, it did render the Ipod unusable with the various belt clips that I had for the Ipod, as the increase in thickness is just enough to change the fit. For example, it no longer works with my Apple belt clip -- you can jam it is there, but it actually dented the sides of the Ipod it was so tight! So be very careful about that. In addition, I was also able to jam it into my Showcase case, but then had to really struggle to remove it. Since I wasn't keen on denting it yet again, I chose not to put it in any cases or clips after that. As a result, I suspect it's getting less overall protection now than it did before the shield was applied.

[talksalot81]

I have mine installed about 2 hours ago..... would i buy another one? NOOOO!

By the time i cleaned the ipod prior to putting the shield on, it actually had more scratches than it started with (ipods fault of course, not the shield).

First concern is that it really is darned hard to get in place.... the flat bits are fine, but the sides are devilishly tricky and the click wheel is all but impossible! The problem i found is that by the time you try and 'squidgy' the water from the clickwheel area, the click wheel 'clicks' so there is now a volume in which the water cannot be removed.... the same with small amounts of air. So it seems to me that it is very hard to remove all air and water from around there.

Of course this is only a couple of hours ago, maybe with time, the glue will set better and i'll be able to smooth down the click wheel and the sides.

As for the screen..... well i dont see any particular problem. From my perspective, the screen is too small for pictures and anything really beyond song info.... so fidelity isnt the big concern. So for the purpose i want the screen, i dont think it has been degraded by the shield.

Adam

[syncmaster570v]

iPod nano Invisible Shield
READ MORE: Cases, iPod, iPod Nano

nano_front_covered_med.gif Yeah yeah, enough of the iPod nano news, right? Well, too bad, here’s another one for ya. Since the main reason everyone seems to be harping on about the nano is its oh-so-purdy aesthetic, this invisibleSHIELD full-body wrap offers protection for the nano while showing it off. There’s this demo video you can watch with them going at the case with a pen and a key, to show how scratch-resistant it is. Which is good, since word is the black nano seems to be more prone to smudges and scratches than previous iPods. Each invisibleSHIELD for the nano is $19.95.

Update: This is likely based on a product from 3M called ScotchCal, which can be purchased online in large sheets and cut to one’s liking for use on cell phones, or whatever. It even comes in colors.. It’s often used to protect automobiles from paint and rock dings as an invisible “bra”… see Webbikeworld for more details…been protecting iPods and various tech goodies this way for years! A google search for ScotchCal will get you several hits. [Thanks Dan!]

Product Page [invisibleSHIELD via Playlist]

xpel dot com sells it...



The product invisible shield uses is most likely made by 3M called ScotchCal

[gouged]

thanks everyone, lots of great info since my last post

exarkun12,
the rainyday people updated their review:

http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/GearNGadgets/September2005/RDMGG_InvisibleShieldFirstLook.htm

they have a couple photos of the nano showing the dreaded rainbow effect


random person, thats definitely good to know but i dont think i am going to be using any kind of clip or case with the nano anyway so it wouldn't be a problem personally. as for the display, the updated rainyday review indicates that its pretty difficult to get the rainbow effect to show unless you're looking for it and under specific lighting so maybe that isn't such a big issue after all? (and apparently, you cant see it with backlight on)

talksalot, great to hear a first-hand experience from someone on this board about applying, it was one of my major concerns. please update us on your progress with the shield, as its only been a couple hours. it does sound quite tricky and i hope you get it looking right. the trapped air and water in the clickwheel sounds pretty bad though. in fact, i think im just going to forgo this skin and go with the clear decal from decalgirl. its cheap and seems like it should be effective enough for my use. and no water when applying and doesn't sound as tricky. we'll see...

[random person]

Hi Gouged --

I read the review you posted -- I'd say it was pretty accurate about the issues. The only thing I want to clarify is this -- the rainbow effect is one issue, but what I called "pixellation" is another. As the review mentioned, the actual surface of this material is not smooth, but rather textured.
It is this texture (that they photographed really well, I think) that lends it such a pleasing tactical feel, but it is also this texture that causes what I called the "pixellation" effect. This effect causes slight ripples on the surface of the screen, so apart from the rainbow effect (which I agree is not a dealbreaker) it is the ripples that reduce the clarity of the screen, imho. That said, I was looking at it for my 60 gig color pod which I use a lot for photo viewing. Since the Nano is so small, maybe that pixellation isn't such a big deal. But it might be for others besides myself. In any case, it was the CEO himself who pointed out the pixellation effect -- I hadn't noticed it at first. I think it was his way of heading off a potential problem at the pass, as I'm sure some people find it annoying. In any case he was very deft at putting the thing on -- but after seeing him do it I just know I'd find it wrapped around my fingers rather than the Ipod! I'm just not that precise with my hands!

[linuxidiot]

I bought the InvisibleShield, but for the same reason that random posted bout smudges being preserved I am waiting to apply this until I get some stuff to clean smudges off :) either way I like having a second layer of protection for when I have any reason to remove the nano from its case which I am planning on getting the iskin as of right now

[TheJosher]

Anybody try removing it yet? Is it pretty easy if you want to take it off, return it, and get a refund?

random person, I'd say that with a tinier screen, the crisper the better.. so pixelation would be more of a problem for me on the nano vs other larger screened iPods. But then again, you're more likely to view photos on a larger screen, so pixelation isn't desired there either :P

I'm still trying to decide wether or not to get this when I get a nano.. I mean it seems like it does an awesome job of protecting, but I'm not sure I like the new surface texture.

Josh

[exarkun12]

Hey random person, thanks for all the info!

By the way, i would like to enquire about the texture of the invisibleshield.

Are the irregularities on the film easily visible or only from certain angles?

Did the film dull the surface of your ipod visually?

From the photos i've seen of the nano with the shield on, it seems like the shield turns the grey clickwheel into black (from the rainydaymag and from invisibleshield's website). Did this occur to your ipod?

How does the ipod feel like with the shield on it?

Thanks for your help! It'll be great if you could take some photos of your ipod for all of us :)

[random person]

Originally posted by exarkun12
Hey random person, thanks for all the info!

By the way, i would like to enquire about the texture of the invisibleshield.

Are the irregularities on the film easily visible or only from certain angles?

Did the film dull the surface of your ipod visually?

From the photos i've seen of the nano with the shield on, it seems like the shield turns the grey clickwheel into black (from the rainydaymag and from invisibleshield's website). Did this occur to your ipod?

How does the ipod feel like with the shield on it?

Thanks for your help! It'll be great if you could take some photos of your ipod for all of us :)

Hi exarkun --

Well, the texture of the invisible shield is very pleasant to the touch -- definitely makes you want to run your fingers over it. It is not irregular -- just rippled, or lightly dimpled, in a very regular, patterned fashion. That texture is present at every angle but it is not displeasing to the eye at all. It does not discolor the grey clickwheel or anything else on the Ipod in any way. Really, the only drawback is that it causes this shimmering/pixellation as light refracts over the irregular surface. Other than that it's actually very appealing. I'm afraid I can't take photos as I gave that particular Ipod to one of my nieces. However, I'd say the rainyday review's pictures give a very good idea of the slightly nubbly texture.

[SlamMan]

Anyone interested in this product should really check out the review at www.RainyDayMagazine.com. It's pretty informative with lots of great pictures.

[talksalot81]

Gouged,

It has now been on for nearly a day..... im not going to be quite as hard on it as I was yesterday. Unless I was missing something, getting it installed over the clickwheel and sides is devilishly difficult. I didnt find the film overly 'sticky' when i had put it on, so as soon as i was off the planar surface, the film was shy to adhere properly.

Now that it has dried, it doesnt look half as bad. There is still a bit of air around the click wheel, but only a small amount around the edge. My feeling is that, given the clickwheel is not at identically the same level as the rest, geometry is against you, as is the fact that it moves when you click it!

The finish (ignoring these little things) is however just fine. It is shiny and gives me confidence that it will be protected. Im just confused as to why apple dont make ipods with a finish more like this and save us all the hassle. Would i buy it again? Still no, $20 is a fair chunk of money, even if it has a lifetime warranty and does protect, it still is a nasty application procedure. I have decalgirl covers as well and the application was much simpler and i was overall much happier, the downside is no screen protector and (at the time i got it) no clickwheel protection.

I'll try and post a pic of the invisibleshielded nano when i get time.

Adam

[ElGato]

Dudes! to clean most of the scratches off a nano use a product called Brasso (well thats what its called here in Australia)
its a polishing compound for Brass and dont worry it cleans the clear plastic of the nano very well!

as for all you people worried about the water, if you do it yourself you can just use a little bit of cotton to smear some sopy fluid on your nano and just submerge the cover in the stuff and follow the instuctions...

as for the problem of the shimering efect its a question of what would you rather, Scratched nano or a little rainbow to me the choice is ovious i take the rainbow any day!

[random person]

talksalot -- I was thinking of getting the decalgirls clear covers -- how do they compare to t he invisible shield? Are they reasonably durable? Do they come off when you want them to, without a residue?

[y0ungkwang]

I also am interested in the decal covers...
does anyone have one, and if they do does it make the screen less clear

[Tokay]

I received my InvisibleShield today, and had originally planned on waiting for my DecalGirl order because of the water used when applying the InvisibleShield. Buuut... I convinced myself to do it.

No regrets! I've only applied the front part so far, the back IS gonna be tricky, but it'll be aiight. The water wasn't scary at all.. I even dipped the whole film in water to make it easier (as suggested in the RainyDay review), but it really wasn't that bad.

It's drying right now, only been on for about two hours. Screen clarity is NO problem. There was some specks and stuff in the beginning, but these are described in the application instructions (quote: "If you turn on your unit within the first 24 hours, you may notice some blurriness or grainy specks. This is simply the moist adhesive underneath the film and it will go away as the film and adhesive sets. After 24 hours the film will be transparent and will not affect visibility."), and it's quite correct. It has already started disappearing, and is getting gradually less visible as I'm writing this.

I had the nano for a week before the InvisibleShield arrived, and of course my (white) little toy got a few scratches. They are not visible anymore. :)

All in all, very satisfied with the shield. And with my newly purchased and just broken-in Shure E2c's; life is suh-weet. ;)

[exarkun12]

Hi tokay! thanks for sharing your experience!

I myself bought the invisibleshield and am waiting for it to arrive. I'm honestly rather freaked out by all the bad reviews given so far by the members of ilounge.

I have one question for you, did you face the same problems applying the shield to the clickwheel? If not, how did u manage to overcome it?

Oh, it'll be fantastic if you could take a photo of it and show your result to us! :)

[talksalot81]

Random person:

The decalgirl cover I used was non transparent, I didnt notice any damage or marks in the week it was on though I was still being very careful because the screen wasnt protected. I was impressed that, inspite of it being only a sticker, it adhered really quite well and it came off easily enough (though Im not sure it would now be reusable).

Adam

[Tokay]

Here are some pics of the applied InvisibleShield:

img308.imageshack.us/img308/7219/img41396dl.jpg
Yes, that's my fingerprint. On TOP of the film, if you were wondering. :p The film itself is alot more resilient to prints than the original finish, though.
img308.imageshack.us/img308/5780/img41412yy.jpg
img308.imageshack.us/img308/5773/img41375js.jpg
img308.imageshack.us/img308/1467/img41332ww.jpg
w/flash to show what it looks like in briiight daylight

The clickwheel application was a bit tricky, but I was very satisfied with the final application (and I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so that should count for something ;)). But since the clickwheel *moves*, there will certainly be some air somewhere under there. I mean, if it was 100% tight, it wouldn't be functional!

Oh, and btw: the specks I talked about in my earlier post are almost gone.. gimme another hour, and they'll be totally gone!

Sorry about the crappy links; apparently I'm not an "established member" :)

[exarkun12]

wow thanks tokay! I can hardly see the shield on!

Many thanks for your help! Have you applied the shield on the back of the nano yet?

Please let us know how it went after you've done it! :)

[Tokay]

No, haven't put on the back shield yet. I'm gonna let the front dry for a day, so I'll probably put it on sometime tomorrow!

Will post pics when I do!

[gouged]

talksalot, do you think that, now that you have had experience with the invisible shield, you would get the clear decals from decal girl instead since you had a more positive experience with them before (the non-clear ones anyway)? the clear cyrstal shield from decalgirl covers the entire front (including screen and clickwheel) and entire back. someone else on ilounge also said they had some trouble applying the skin on the sides too.. is it because it wont stick when you try to make it stick? or is it something else? pics of your results would definitely help


tokay, that looks great! cant even see the trapped air you're talking about around the clickwheel. it sounds like the back might be easier since there's no screen or clickwheel to deal with being carefeul about. how do you compare your experience with talksalot? did you find the same trouble applying the skin on the sides? both of you seem to cite problems with the clickwheel.


personally, i think that if the decal girl clear shield is going to protect just fine and wont come off easily when i just slip it in my pocket, i'll probably go with that one. first, its much cheaper.. second, i dont plan on keeping my nano forever (will probably sell it when the next nano comes out). the only thing i find a bit distressing is that the decalgirl clear shield doesn't cover sides so i wonder if that would mean scratched/scuffed/dented sides in the future..

[TheJosher]

Toaky's pictures (direct link):
http://img308.imageshack.us/img308/7219/img41396dl.jpg
http://img308.imageshack.us/img308/5780/img41412yy.jpg
http://img308.imageshack.us/img308/5773/img41375js.jpg
http://img308.imageshack.us/img308/1467/img41332ww.jpg

Links for the lazy :)


Josh

[Tokay]

Thanks for those, TheJosher!

gouged, the front part actually is the easy one in my opinion, since the sides are on the back film. I'm gonna do that one now, and let it dry through the night.
It's gonna be tricky, as the film has small parts to cover the little space between the headphone outlet and the port connector, as well as the space besides the hold button.

The nano will hopefully be ready for a photo session tomorrow!

[Tokay]

Well, that went surprisingly easy. :) Back film is now applied. There was a tip in the application instructions that made it a whole lot easier. quote: "If some of the edges do not want to stick down immediately, let the film sit and dry for approx. one minute, then wrap the material around the edges, and hold the problem areas down for approx. 20 seconds."

This worked like a charm, as the film was very sticky after drying it for about a minute.
I'm gonna sleep like a baby tonight, knowing my nano is well protected. :p

Will post pics when it has dried completely.


edit:
I read about the rainbow effect a few pages back, and saw the updated RainyDayMagazine review with pictures. If I hold it at a VERY specific angle, and with proper lighting, I can see the rainbow effect. BUT, this was present without the shield as well! Anyone with a unprotected nano can try this out for themselves

Anyway, IF the shield would've have caused the rainbow effect, I wouldn't have cared AT ALL. I'm quite the perfectionist as mentioned before, but this is where I draw the line. :)
If I in the future post in this forum, going "dude, there's a rainbow on my screen when I hold it tilted 34.23 degrees west up against my Die Hard-grade floodlight!!111",
please, kick me fiercely in the groin area.

[danielboy]

Thanks for the pictures, Tokay.

Just a question. Does the shield remove the appearance of scratches for the front and back?

My nano is only 2 weeks old, and i'm already quite annoyed by the scratches that were mostly caused by me trying to wipe of smudges. In fact, I was even thinking of brushing my nano to keep it's mirror back from looking so gooey from all the handling. But i have since ordered the invisible shield.

[Tokay]

Yes, danielboy! None of my scratches (from a week of use) are visible anymore. These were only hairline scratches though, nothing deep. Any scratches from cleaning it, should certainly be masked by the film.

I used a microfiber cloth (that came with my cellphone, actually), and it's been working well. If you use microfiber, it needs to be VERY fine-woven material. Regular microfiber WILL scratch it. Try to get hold of microfiber designed for cleaning LCD screens, as these are designed not to scratch up the plastic coating on most LCD screens.

[danielboy]

Ironically i was using the cloth that came with my Sony ericsson t610. Then i tried to polish the scratches off the front with brasso. And somehow, that got the metal part scratched. It's a vicious cycle i tell you. Basically the gloss is not meant to stay beyond a week with any use.

Why oh why can't apple make the thing out of matte aluminium. It's really kind of contradictory that they seem so concerned about design and 'human interface' when their design is entirely impractical to touch. So much so that Nokia decided to follow Apple and make their premium phone a chrome gloss again too. I know the glossy look adds to it's premium, but do rich people not have sweaty hands? Maybe they wear gloves all the time?

[gouged]

people like pretty shiny things... :P

i also read this article about how, according to the author, the design of the ipod is very much liken to bathroom stuff.. like porcelain and metal pipes. makes people think "clean"

pretty interesting theory

[danielboy]

But there are plenty of other finishes that can look expensive too. The Powerbooks for instance don't look cheap despite not being a gigantic fingerprinting pad. The ipod is like one of those things the CSI use to lift prints off of railings or windows.

In any case, the ipod's plastic front isn't exactly what i would call "high quality". Glossy yes, for the first 24 hours. But "high quality"?

Even more so for the nano. I wouldn't say different nano's have different grades of plastic, but I'm quite certain the nano's have a different grade plastic from the large size ipods.

Oh well, I just have to get over the anal period I suppose. Seeing my friend's scratched up 3G ipod is so liberating, all scratched up and not a care in the world. Maybe the glossy ipod surfaces were meant to be clear canvases for us to apply/inflict our character upon.

[exarkun12]

Hey Tokay, nice to hear that the back application was easier than expected!

How's it coming along so far? Could you perhaps try to take some photos of your screen with the ipod on?


Many thanks!

[Tokay]

It's looking very good so far. I will post pics later today, and I can include some pics with the screen turned on.

[danielboy]

Thanks Tokay!

[jfraser]

SO, what about taking this thing off? Is it possible? What if you wanted to sell it in the future without the shield? What if you wanted to get it serviced for a new battery or something? How hard will it be to take the shield off?

[danielboy]

The seller says it is possible. Just that you should do it slowly and not yank.

If you need servicing, you should probably take the shield off, send for a new shield as per the seller's instructions. Once you get the new shield, send them the old one and reapply your shield on the 'new' ipod you get from Apple.

Otherwise i doubt anyone here, who have just painstakingly applied their shield is going to try taking it off any time soon.

[Tokay]

Here we go, pics of the back.

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The last one is the screen, showing that clarity shouldn't be a problem!
The finish is a bit nubby, as described in earlier posts&reviews. It shows a bit better on the metal back than on the front. Personally, I like this texture. And the back looks a lot clearer because the film doesn't show fingerprints in the way the unprotected metal did.

Again, sorry for the crap links, still not an established member.

[gouged]

very cool :)
looks great!
so this protects all of the ipod except the hold button and open ports, right?

still looking forward to the clear crystal shield decalgirl skins/wraps

[faithfulFrank]

I planned on buying this product...now I'm not so sure.
I posted a picture and thread under the "Nano" forum, called "cheap vinyl case for nano"
I might just keep my homemade case for awhile.....I do not get ANY rainbow effect with my "less then a dollar" clear vinyl case........

Frank D.

[Jaged]

How long did the skin take to ship with the included free shipping?

[Tokay]

I ordered on the 17th, and it arrived the 23rd = 5 business days, and I live in Europe. Should be quicker if you're from USA, I guess.

Frank D: If it's fear of the the rainbow effect that keeps you from trying this out (30-day money back guarantee), then don't be afraid. :p It took me about 5 minutes just tilting my nano back and forth to finally see the rainbow. And as mentioned before, the rainbow effect is apparent on an unprotected nano as well. If you have none of this with your homemade case, run to the patent office! :p

[danielboy]

Tokay, how have you been using your nano post application? And more importantly, does the material scratch or mar easy?

Thanks again dude.

[random person]

The rainbow effect is no big deal, really. To my mind the major issue is the textured surface on the screen -- this leads to slight rippling and degrades the text and photo images. This was the dealbreaker for me. At some angles it's not as noticeable. But for most angles, I found it really annoying.

[Tokay]

Been using it every day since I applied the shield. Been keeping it mostly in my jacket pocket, but I just HAD to try.... so I put it in my jeans pocket with my keys..:) nothing. Totally scratch-free.
A nice property of the film is how it keeps clean noticably better than the original finish. Fingerprints on the back doesn't show that good compared to the unprotected metal, and the front is looking nice and shiny.

random person: I have the exact opposite experience with the texture of the film, actually..:) I can see the slightly rippled appearance of the film when holding it at very weird angles. When hold spot on, or any other angle where the screen is readable from, there's no distortion AT ALL. Maybe I was lucky with the application or something... I dunno. :)

[linuxidiot]

I have InvisibleShield now I am afraid to apply it with one person sayin it worked for them and another saying it worked but was annoying :(

[syncmaster570v]

i'll post my exp about decal girl soon

I am going with decal girl first...so much cheaper...if that isn't up to par i'll prob go with invisible shield...i just can't buy a case that is going to bulk up the mp3 player i bought for its small size. it just doesn't make any sense -- hence why i want to find the perfect plastic protector.

[random person]

Originally posted by Tokay
Been using it every day since I applied the shield. Been keeping it mostly in my jacket pocket, but I just HAD to try.... so I put it in my jeans pocket with my keys..:) nothing. Totally scratch-free.
A nice property of the film is how it keeps clean noticably better than the original finish. Fingerprints on the back doesn't show that good compared to the unprotected metal, and the front is looking nice and shiny.

random person: I have the exact opposite experience with the texture of the film, actually..:) I can see the slightly rippled appearance of the film when holding it at very weird angles. When hold spot on, or any other angle where the screen is readable from, there's no distortion AT ALL. Maybe I was lucky with the application or something... I dunno. :)

Well the CEO of the company applied mine on himself (at MacWorld) but he did it very very quickly, so who knows? Anyway I'm glad you are liking yours. BTW I totally agree on fingerprints and durability -- the stuff is excellent.

[mullabc.02]

I was thinking of buying a white ipod nano. Do the white ones have the same glossy finish on the front as the black ones?
I was thinking about buying one of those iPod socks to put it in. Does anyone know if these are any good?
Also, I have a little bag that came with my glaases that are specifically for cleaning lenses (it says so), so I was thinkin of perhaps using this. What do you think?
Or, I could get that invisibleShield. Sounds good but application seems messy

[Jaged]

To anyone who ordered an invisibleshield: Did you ever get any conformation email of your transaction from them? I payed through pay pal and the payment took about a week to clear. I figured they would send me some sort of conformation after the payment cleared but I still haven't heard from them.

[danielboy]

I ordered thru visa. No Confirmation either.

Mulla, I have a yellow sock. I really like it. Though it does become a bit fuzzy after awhile like any sock. For the nano, it doesn't have to stretch at all though. So it's kinda a loose fit.

[Tokay]

I received one email from them the very same day I ordered. Be adviced, it got sorted as spam on my Hotmail account, so there's a high probability the same thing may happen with other spam sorting software.

If you have a spam folder, check it! ;)

[Jaged]

I checked my spam folder and found nothing.

[sandcastle]

I ordered today and e-mailed them to confirm as I didn't get an e-mail either. They quoted "Technical difficulties" with their e-mail system, but the order had processed fine.

Fingers crossed I can withstand the temptation to "unwrap" the 'pod before the screen protector arrives!

[danielboy]

Sandcastle: RESIST!!!

[jfraser]

Hi, I rec'd the shield 4 days after ordering. Was apprehensive about using it after reading some negative comments here. Decided wtf, let me give it a shot. The front was a piece of cake. The back was tricky, well more specifically the side flaps were tricky. Had to peal it off once because i was not happy with it. But it is on there now, and I love it. Looks great and works great. Screen clarity is great too. People I show it to do cannot tell anything was added. With this you need no other case or anything, allowing you to enjoy the nano in its original state and look. No scratches, cleans super easily. Perfect. I am getting the armband for running, otherwise I am throwing it as is in a pocket with no worries. Worth the extra $$ and effort to put it on.

[danielboy]

Do bear in mind the LCD screen though. Wouldn't want it to crack now would we?

Then again, if you can get apple to give you a new one...

[gouged]

sorry for the asap note but i kinda need to know soon, if i want to buy this unopened package second-hand

is this what the invisibleshield looks like? the original, bought from http://www.theinvisibleshield.com

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/1551/0518at.jpg

please reply soon! :)

thanks in advance, guys

[Tokay]

Yep, that's what mine looked like!

Make sure it says "nano" on that white sticker, though ;)

[gouged]

thank you!

[linuxidiot]

Mine also looked like that :)

[cow07]

from pictures that members have posted here, it seems that the shield is one piece, and that it lays over the whole frontside of the nano right?
so what about the part that lays over the click-wheel? what happens when you click on it, wouldnt that cuase the overlay to either stretch, or gather air, altering the position and the shape of the sheet of vinyl?

do i even make sense?

what im really trying to ask is, how is the the click-wheel after the overlays been placed on it, any problems at all?

thanks guys

i also attached a picture outlining the parts that im concerned about, got this picture from a member of this forum, forgot the persons username, sorry

[EpicJay]

yeah i was just wondering about that as well. my friend got a skin for is mini and it somewhat affected the speed of scrolling down the songs list.

[gouged]

good question. hope someone can fill us in

[Tokay]

I can provide some insight on this. (I posted that pic)

At first, it affected tactile feedback from the clickwheel quite a bit. Couldn't really feel that I actually pushed the button sections on the wheel. It also had a bit of a life of its own, as commented by some of the users here. The adhesive on the back has to set properly, and this can take a few days apparently.

Now, about a week after, tactile feedback is back and I'm happier than ever! No problem telling whether I'm pushing buttons, and the texture of the film has improved precision when scrolling (for me, at least). The film doesn't move, and air doesn't get trapped under it as the fit is very tight.

So, nothing to worry about. Simply give it Time™!

[gouged]

so, from what i'm gathering from your post, when you click the clickwheel now, it's like as if nothing is on it? like using it without a skin even on it? i'm not talking about the feel or texture, more about the use - the actual action of pressing it

also, it scrolls at "normal" speed?

[Ych]

I am planning to get my first Ipod.
I plan to get the Nano but I have been hearing lots of people saying how easily it gets scratched up.

I did some research and found out about the Invisible Shield. This thing looks great. But I got a few questions.

Since I am probably going to get the Black Nano, if I apply the Invisible Shield on, would it lose itz shineness of it? Does it lose itz sleekness when you put it on? Or does it actually look better, or no difference.

And also, when you put the invisible shield on, can you really tell if there is an invisible shield on? Or is it very hard to tell, like almost impossible to tell unless you look real closely. (I ask this question because I haven't seen an Ipod Nano in person actually so I can't judge about anything.)

Is applying the Invisible Shield very hard to do? I saw the intruction about dipping it into soapy water. That step will make me nervous about doing it. Did any of you guys have lots of problem when applying it? And also, since I heard the black Nano gets scratched the easiest, when applying the invisible shield, would you actually scratch up u're IPOD when applying it? How will you avoid that?

Thanks.

[cow07]

oh right, you did post that picture Tokay, i was trying to think of the name...i knew it started with a T =p

your experience with this overlay helped me out a lot in deciding between the millions of different overlays that there are available on the market.

thanks fot the insight, now im more reassured than before in purchasing the invisibleshield

thanks a lot!

[krymson]

Like many of you, I'm considering the invisible shield and Powersupport film.

The invisible shield covers the entire body of the nano, but there seem to be unavoidable air pockets around the click wheel which give away the presence of the film. With the powersupport film you can avoid this problem by not covering the click wheel, and if you do cover it, it looks like the 3D cover has a good fit.

I emailed the invisibleshield people and they said that they're designing a version with a cutout for the wheel that should be announced or out later this week.

So my question is do you guys feel clickwheel protection is necessary or not?

I would like not to have to cover the clickwheel for
1. Visual reasons. The matte contrast is appealing.
2. Usabilty reasons. Nothing between your finger and the ipod = good haptic feedback and feel.

[cow07]

this is my exact concern with a full body protector, including the clickwheel. i was afraid that, eventually air bubbles will get trapped between the clickwheel and the overlay...

i think the full overlay would look better than the cutout version, might as well change the whole feel and lookof the nano rather than only changing only parts

has anyone, other than Tokay, have used the invisibleshield long enough that can give us some insight on this?

thanks

[sandcastle]

Just an update to say my shield arrived today, and I've just applied it. I managed to resist temptation up until now, and so the nano went straight from original plastic cover to the new shield.

One hint... don't be too stingy with the amount of soap in the water. I didn't have enough and the shield was too "tacky" to slide. I could pull it off and put it back, but it wouldn't slide so I had to quickly add more soap.

It was a little worrying applying, but even the "product care" section of the nano manual says to clean it with a damp cloth... so it must be at least a little water resistant. I chose to place it face down on the film after applying, so that any water will hopefully flow back through the cracks around the wheel and dry on the sheet.

The film itself seems very clear, maybe the tiniest texture if you hold it just right under a bright light, and it's actually a tiny bit soft... which I suppose helps it absorb scatches rather than marring. I can't say anything else, as I'm surely not turning the thing on, or even touching it, until this time tomorrow. Even then, I think I'll be applying the back piece and leaving to dry again... get it all over and done with!

Wish my nano luck!

[Tokay]

Originally posted by gouged
so, from what i'm gathering from your post, when you click the clickwheel now, it's like as if nothing is on it? like using it without a skin even on it? i'm not talking about the feel or texture, more about the use - the actual action of pressing it

also, it scrolls at "normal" speed?

Well, it's not like *nothing* is on it.. ;) but the response you get from clicking the buttons, is the same as far I as can remember it being without the shield!
No change in scroll speed. As mentioned, I feel have more control with the shield..

cow07: Happy to help out! I'm sure you'll be more than satisfied with the shield!

[Brainhunter]

Finally got my invisible shield, still waiting for my nano (it has finally shipped hurray!), would you reccommend applying one layer per day rather than do both at the same time on the same day? And if it were only one layer, which would you start with? front or back?

[SlamMan]

I'd start with the front. That way when you have it up side down applying the back side, the face is protected. You could do both the same day. Just give the first side a few minutes to set up.

[NewSc2]

bad experience with my invisible shield!

I bought a Nano (4gb black) a couple weeks ago, and this being my second iPod I knew I really needed to take care of it to prevent scratches. My first 20gb 2G iPod's back scratched up pretty badly, but I didn't care at the time (wasn't gonna put my iPod in a case, it looked nice)

After a couple days of babying this nano I saw a few hairline scratches here and there. All the care of the metal back worked out, but it was the front that was getting scratched! :(

Anyways, I purchased an Invisible Shield and it was here in about 3 days. I put the front on, then the back. After setting out for a couple hours, I wasn't very happy with the shield. I could throw it around and not get it scratched up anymore (finally use it as an iPod -- in the car, walking around, not worrying about which pocket my keys are in), but I didn't like the buttons.

The matte click wheel made scrolling much easier but with the Invisible Shield on it wasn't as easy to scroll around. Also buttons didn't really click as much as they should have (sometimes I'd have to click Menu twice, and sometimes clicking Menu would push the center button down, etc.). I also had this weird problem with the iPod informing me that the iPod couldn't accept a Firewire connection when nothing was connected to it. It only happened a couple times as the iPod was drying so it didn't bother me much.

I took the Shield-covered Nano out on a hot day, and went to the park to relax, and I pushed the center button to scroll through a long mp3 I had and it didn't really give at all. I pushed harder, and I could scroll around, but then 10 minutes later the button stopped working completely. I thought the Shield had melted around the button, pressing on it when my finger wasn't pushing down, and when I got home I took off the shield and the button still didn't work.

I took off the whole shield and went to my local Apple store, which thankfully replaced the unit no questions asked. I e-mailed The Invisible Shield informing them of my issue and they have NOT replied (this was about a week ago).

I think if the scroll wheel were a separate piece from the front housing then the issue would not have happened. I am pretty sure the pressure of the Invisible Shield caused my button to break, but of course not 100% sure as this is not a widespread problem. I e-mailed them saying the best solution would be to have a cutout for the click wheel, and a shield for the button. The click wheel itself is a matte finish and I don't think it should be covered.

Anyways, I am probably keeping my Invisible Shield, just for the back which covers the sides well too. I haven't taken off the front cover from my new Nano yet, and I'm thinking of buying a new front with a cutout for the wheel and making my own center button cover from the front of the Invisible Shield that I have. I'm not happy with Invisible Shield's lack of reply, and although overall I'm happy with the Invisible Shield (save my button breaking), but it's not 100%. It gets kind of sticky on a hot day and you can see a lot of smudges on the shield. I'm using the back that I took off (it's nicely reusable) on my new Nano.

[gouged]

thanks for your review, newsc2
i havent heard anyone else cite any problems that you've had so yours is the first i've heard. im not sure if i should worry...

however, do you know about the other version of the invisible shield they started selling? its the same skin but with the clickwheel section cut out, leaving it exposed

[krymson]

And a circle for the center clickwheel button.

[NewSc2]

Um, no I did not notice the new option, lol. That is the EXACT thing I e-mailed to Invisible Shield.. to leave the click wheel uncovered.. maybe they took my concerns into consideration? They never e-mailed me back *shrug*

I don't think you should worry really, I think when I applied the front of my invisible shield I went a bit too airtight and probably stuck the front cover on too tight, as it was affecting my buttons. Other than that it's a really good protector and the full-coverage back is pretty cool. I'm thinking of cutting out little pieces to cover the corners too.

I guess I'll call them tomorrow to exchange my Invisible Shield. The front sticker the iPod came with is working fine for me now.

[NewSc2]

Just thought I'd like to add, it was kinda funny when i took off the back from my old nano. You could see iPod and the logo and even read the tiny serial numbers on the Invisible Shield. I put it on my new Nano and the serial numbers/ipod logo were invisible again. Also when I reapplied the Invisible Shield (it was about 6 hours time in between taking off/reapplying) there were some water/soap marks I saw that disappeared on the 2nd day.

Taking the Invisible Shield off took a few minutes of slight tugging... it kind of stretched the Invisible Shield out of shape so when I went to reapply it was a fraction of a millimeter too long... after it dried it wasn't a problem.

[SlamMan]

I think the cut out for the wheel is the way to go. Less chance of water in the Nano and a more positive button feel.

[cow07]

have you guys, the ones thinking about getting the cutout version, that dirt and dust will get in the areas of the clickwheel cutout. you'll be using the clickwheel, touching it the most out of the whole player. i think there will be a huge chance the the overlay will start to peel and loose its adhesive nature. im not sure on this one, but thats just my theory and no ones been having problems with the full overlay so based on what i just said and other peoples experience...the full overlay should be the "best" one out there

[BlueSim]

BUY IT I HAVE IT AND IT ROX!!!!

i read the reviews on the shield melting and destroying the click wheel and how hard it was to navigate the click wheel.....FOR ME, i have not had ONE problem. b4 i put the shield on, i used the brasso idea and worked like a charm, then put on the shield and it navigates very well for me....just a positive review lol

[SlamMan]

Originally posted by cow07
have you guys, the ones thinking about getting the cutout version, that dirt and dust will get in the areas of the clickwheel cutout. you'll be using the clickwheel, touching it the most out of the whole player. i think there will be a huge chance the the overlay will start to peel and loose its adhesive nature. im not sure on this one, but thats just my theory and no ones been having problems with the full overlay so based on what i just said and other peoples experience...the full overlay should be the "best" one out there

That's some pretty good adhesive. It's not like your average decal adhesive like the decal girl for instance. I couldn't see it coming up easily. Even around the click wheel. I've been taking mine in and out of my pocket for about a week now and there's no sign of the corners peeling back or anything. I think If it can stand up to that it can stand up to getting fingered.

[Clumsy Clod]

To all those who received the Invisible Shield:

How long did it take to get to you from when you ordered it to when it arrived?

I was billed last Thursday, and I haven't gotten it yet. Did any of you get a shipment notice? Thanks.

[MJGunn]

Ordered mine very early in the day Monday, got it today in NJ.

Installation wasn't bad, and you can definetly tell that as its on longer (I put it on about 3 hours ago) its fitting better. Only question I have is, the buttons of click wheel (but especially the center) has very little feedback, even though they still work fine. Does this improve as the fit finalizes or what? If it doesn't, then I would recommend the one with the click wheel cutout.

[bigmrjohn]

This thing is so amazing! It took about 20 min to put on and it looks great, haven't used it yet though. SOOOOO much better than the decalgirl.

[BJB4735]

so has anyone ordered or tried out any of the 3m paint tape that is supposedly the same thing? just wondering as i dont want to ford over 10 bucks for a screen protector for my mini.

[NonSequitur]

Originally posted by BJB4735
so has anyone ordered or tried out any of the 3m paint tape that is supposedly the same thing? just wondering as i dont want to ford over 10 bucks for a screen protector for my mini. I went to the local Volkswagen dealer to see if they sold Scotchcal in bulk - they didnt, but the guy I spoke to was quite helpful and gave the remnants of the material, from which I could have cut out the pieces for my nano.

However, I still got the Invisible Shield as I didnt want to go to the hassle of the cutting the thing to the shape of my nano. I do plan to cut a rectangular piece and use it for my cell phone screen. You could do the same for your Mini screen.

[BJB4735]

Originally posted by NonSequitur
I went to the local Volkswagen dealer to see if they sold Scotchcal in bulk - they didnt, but the guy I spoke to was quite helpful and gave the remnants of the material, from which I could have cut out the pieces for my nano.

However, I still got the Invisible Shield as I didnt want to go to the hassle of the cutting the thing to the shape of my nano. I do plan to cut a rectangular piece and use it for my cell phone screen. You could do the same for your Mini screen.
i know that i can. i was just wondering if anyone has USED the 3m tape yet and found out if you apply it the same way and if its the same stuff.

[gouged]

Originally posted by BJB4735
i know that i can. i was just wondering if anyone has USED the 3m tape yet and found out if you apply it the same way and if its the same stuff.

yes, check out this thread:

http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=120703&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

[Jaged]

My InvisibleShield just arrived. It has been 9 hours since I appied it and I have two questions. I am also getting very low tavtile feedback on all the buttons. How long until this returns to normal? Also the instructions said not to turn on the iPod for 24 hours. How important is it that I wait a full day or can I turn it on sooner?

[Qwyjibo]

Hi everyone. I'm a first time poster but a long time lurker. I'm posting because I had a bad experience with the invisible shield just like NewSc2.

After the shield was installed my Menu button stopped functioning. This was about 39 hours after I had installed the shield. At first I thought that the shield was getting wedged in between the clickwheel and the Nano's body so I took the shield off. Once the shield was off the menu button still didn't work. So rather than go through the online retailer to get a replacement (they were out of stock) I opened a warranty claim with apple to get a replacement. At this point I didn't know if I had just received a faulty Nano, or if the invisible shield had something to do with the nonresponsive menu button. The day after I opened a service request with Apple my menu button started to work. So I reinstalled the invisible shield. Again, my menu button stopped working. So I took the shield off again and let the Nano sit for a couple of hours and lo and behold my menu button started working again. I thought that this could be coincidence, so I left the shield off to see if the menu button would stop responding again. Three days later and the menu button has been working flawlessly. Does anyone know how to cancel a service request with Apple?

I think the moisture from the invisible shield is causing something to stick in my Nano. During the invisible shields installation I did not dunk the entire shield into water like some other people on this board did. I used my fingers to spread the water over both sides of the shield.

Here's a question for everyone that owns a Nano. When you push the center button on the Nano, do you have to push it harder than the other buttons to get it to respond? I ask because I do, and I'm not sure if it was always like that, or if it's a side effect of once having the invisible shield installed. Thanks.

[krymson]

As I understand, I think it was Tokay who said that his menu button was sticky first few days after shield application but got better as the week wore on, and now it works fine.

Your mileage may differ, but 1-2 days may be too quick to make a final judgement(although 3 is starting to make the shield sound sketchy).

If the problem doesn't go away in a better part of the week, that would definitely be a problem.

[MJGunn]

Originally posted by Jaged
I am also getting very low tavtile feedback on all the buttons. How long until this returns to normal?

I asked this same question (actually, my post is at the very top of this page) and I never got a response. I put it on thursday, 4 days ago now, and while the buttons feel better then when it first went on, there is still quite a bit less feedback from them than there was without it. I'd guess by this point, this is about as good as they're going to get, which isn't terrible, but I would recommend the shield with the cutout for the wheel to anyone thinking about buying it.

[kmj1]

The invisible shields SUCK! They are quite difficult to put on , especially the sides. They do not cover the entire ipod. The water didn't hurt the ipod and definantly helped the application. I would not recommend the full body shield but the screen only shield would work fine. One thing I did learn is that the application of using the water with a minimal amount of soap in it works well with other screen protectors. In fact it works most excellently. All you need to do is buy some cheap protectors and use the soapy water method as given on rainydaymagazine.com My $0.02

[iceberq]

Just what kind of soap should I be mixing water with for dipping the shield in? I don't usually have soap around in my college dorm, and the closest thing I know to soap is windex. Call me stupid, but I need a specific product name. Please help me out here.

[danielboy]

Any hand soap/liquid soap/dish washing detergent will do. It's really to make the film slippery so that it can slide a little during the application process for precise positioning.

[stryder]

yes i followed the directions exactly from rainydaymag and the results are absolutely stunning. ultimate protection without bulkiness or hiding the beautiful ipod. the only things that are not protected are the corners. but my main concern was really the front and back sides anyway which are just so prone to surfaceline scratches from daily wear. i'm a happy camper. i'll just see how this holds up for 30 days.

[Jaged]

I too love my invisible shield. I had enough self controll to leave my nano in the box unused until my invisible shield came. Im so glad that I did. Now I will never have it worry about any scratches on my baby. The tactile feedback that I complained about earlier is comming back slowly. I would recommend this product to anyone. My nano shall remain scratch free forever with out a big ugly bulky case.

[nanoCL]

I applied my Invisible Shield on Friday night. At first, I just wet the front shield (and nano) with wet fingers, but the shield would not "slide" on the nano surface for me to adjust it. So, I followed the Rainy Day advice and just dunked the shield in the water. I found that large drops of water would cling to the edge of the shield, so I dunked again, this time in a U shape with the sticky side down. This eliminated large drops on the sticky side. Tthe shield was then easy to slide into place, but it was a bit difficult to keep in place due to the extra water while I squeegeed the water out using a credit card.

It took me a few attempts to get the front right. After one of these attempts, I inadvertently swapped ends (top<->bottom) on the shield when I rewet it. After I got it in place, I noticed a circular scratch over the nano display. It turns out that I had scratched the inside of the shield along the edge of the wheel during one of my squeegee attempts. So, if you have to rewet, make sure you put the bottom back on the bottom!

I had no trouble with bubbles. Maybe this was due to dunking the shield?

The back/side shield was a bit more difficult to adjust, but after a few attempts, I had it 99% the way I wanted it. Be careful of bubbles on the sides - they aren't as easy to see as the front and back. Look closely.

I ignored the instruction to wait 24 hours - I turned on the nano on Sat morning. The click wheel was wacko - it was difficult to use it correctly. I presume this was because the shield was tight across the wheel. I turned off the nano and waited until Sat night. I still had the wacko problem at first, but by Sunday, the wheel was working correctly. The wheel is a little slower when scrolling, but I like it this way.

Today, after nearly three days, the nano with the shield has a very slight orange peel look, but you only see it when you view the nano from and angle. The screen looks clear (except for my shield scratch). The edges of the front now have a sharper edge, due to the shield. But, given that my nano is now protected, I can easily live with these small detriments.

The only real trouble I had was explaining to my wife that I spent $20 on two tiny pieces of sticky plastic. The helicopter story didn't fly with her. ;)

CL

[whslax1990]

Check it out! The protector sticks to glass
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/6241/10100516503uc.jpg

[TheJosher]

whslax1990, no! I'd be so scared of it falling and breaking :P


Josh

[Jaged]

Originally posted by whslax1990
Check it out! The protector sticks to glass
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/6241/10100516503uc.jpg
lmao I just tried that with my invisible shielded nano and it does indeed work.

[krymson]

There are pics and discussion of the clickwheel cutout version of the invisible shield here at the apple forum:

discussions.info.apple.com/webx?14@403.1wmUaIVj0c4.69716@.68bb941b

This is the first person I've heard of who's gotten the second version.

[stryder]

wow this invisible shield is awesome. i have had it a few days now and it has set on well. the new glossy texture of the nano is really becoming and i feel so much more safer knowing its scratch-proof. it has been in my pocket with change and keys, and nothing has dinged up my nano. i have the full cover version btw and my clickwheel is still very responsive.

[Art VanDeleigh]

Hey everyone,

I was just wondering... is it possible that the soap used during the application of the invisible sheild is the cause of or adds to the rainbow / pixellation effect on the screen?

Think about when you played with bubbles as a kid. When you look at a bubble closely in good lighting, you can see all kinds of rainbow color swirls. Bubbles are made from water and some kind of soap (similar to dawn / other liquid soaps). Soap definitely looks rainbowy up close.

Maybe the type of soap that is used during application is the reason that different users have experienced different degrees of the rainbow / pixellation effect.

Can anyone who has an invisible shield (not yet applied to an ipod) hold it up to the screen or another light source ) before wetting it or letting any soap touch it, and see if the rainbow / pixellation occurs?

I'm sure some of it is due to the texture of the invisible shield, but maybe the effect can be reduced depending on what soap you use.

Just a thought...

[Chan]

I have the clickwheel cutout version of this and I'm liking it but the bottom flap came undone, its back on now. I think I'm gonna request an exchange.


Chan

[SlamMan]

Originally posted by Art VanDeleigh

Can anyone who has an invisible shield (not yet applied to an ipod) hold it up to the screen or another light source ) before wetting it or letting any soap touch it, and see if the rainbow / pixellation occurs?

I'm sure some of it is due to the texture of the invisible shield, but maybe the effect can be reduced depending on what soap you use.

Just a thought...

The rainbow effect is such a non issue it's hardly worth mentioning. RainyDayMagazine.com said it took them quite a while to even photograph it. The only time I can see it is if my Nano is on my desk and the light from my computer monitor reflects off of the screen at just the right angle.

[stryder]

the only flaw i see with the back of the invisible shield is that the corners of the nano are rounded on the backside and thus the ability for the shield to hold to each rounded corner on the back is very very hard with normal daily wear and tear. each back corner is very very slightly exposed. not enough to be concerned yet though.

unlike the front where it is completely flat even amongst the corners the invisible shield lays flush and tight and will not peel up from the front of the nano if exactly and properly placed.

[Jaged]

Originally posted by Art VanDeleigh
Hey everyone,

I was just wondering... is it possible that the soap used during the application of the invisible sheild is the cause of or adds to the rainbow / pixellation effect on the screen?

Think about when you played with bubbles as a kid. When you look at a bubble closely in good lighting, you can see all kinds of rainbow color swirls. Bubbles are made from water and some kind of soap (similar to dawn / other liquid soaps). Soap definitely looks rainbowy up close.

Maybe the type of soap that is used during application is the reason that different users have experienced different degrees of the rainbow / pixellation effect.

Can anyone who has an invisible shield (not yet applied to an ipod) hold it up to the screen or another light source ) before wetting it or letting any soap touch it, and see if the rainbow / pixellation occurs?

I'm sure some of it is due to the texture of the invisible shield, but maybe the effect can be reduced depending on what soap you use.

Just a thought...
The nano gets the same rainbow effect with or with out an invisibleshield.

[baldmanrunning]

Just an FYI... the folks at invisible shield didn't waste any time. They've already got the shield for the new iPod video available for pre-order from their website. I guess they have to wait for the thing to come out so they can make accurate measurements, etc., but you can pre-order it now.

Oh yeah, the URL is theinvisibleshield.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=9

[krymson]

RainyDayMagazine has updated it's invisibleshield coverage with a writeup on 'shield removal and cutout-version application.

Stick it in your address bar:
rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/GearNGadgets/October2005/RDMGG_InvisibleShieldCutOut.htm

[gouged]

well i finally did it
i ordered the invisible shield with the cut out

this $20 better be worth it!!!

[jimeoin]

i've had my full face shield for a few days and im just waiting to get my nano (tomorrow, FINALLY).

Now everyone's talkin about the cut out version im not sure what to do. does anyone think i can just cut out the hole, or is it too tough plastic.

can someone who has the cut out shield post a pic of the backing it came on to be used as a template?

as it stands im just gunna whack it on and hope for the best!!

[SlamMan]

If you try to cut it by hand it will look like a$$.

[Fedorov]

Took my Nano to the gym for the first time today now that I've had my shield on for over 24 hours. No problems at all, rainbow effect... what rainbow effect??? Could see it no problem wherever I had it on the gym equipment.
I'm happy it's got some protection now and think this was worth the money.

[Chan]

Those #######s at Invisible Shield will not answer any of my emails or voice message! I think its time for them to talk to a rep at Citi Cards about a chargeback.

[MXMike]

Originally posted by Chan
Those #######s at Invisible Shield will not answer any of my emails or voice message! I think its time for them to talk to a rep at Citi Cards about a chargeback.
I had no problems contacting them through both email and phone in the last week. It did take them 3 days to respond to my email, but I got through right away when I phoned and they were very helpful.

[NewSc2]

well, invisibleshield e-mailed me back and I will be receiving a replacement invisible shield with the cutout.

If anything, I think the back is the best part about the invisible shield. I like all the side coverage and was thinkinga bout making little cut outs from the extra invisible shield they give you to protect the corners... but then again I don't really care *that* much about the corners.

[vankergr]

got mine last week, with the cutout. i love it! it was easy to apply, and you barely need any water to apply it...i don't know why people were making a big deal about it..

[Cocoyofoo]

The front went on fine.. but th eback.. it was a nightmare.. i spent an hour or so trying to get the side flaps to work.... no luck.. i gave up.. and now the back peice is all ####ed.. its stretched and yeah.. so i think im going to i dunno figure out a way to protect my back peice now

[Art VanDeleigh]

Originally posted by Cocoyofoo
The front went on fine.. but th eback.. it was a nightmare.. i spent an hour or so trying to get the side flaps to work.... no luck.. i gave up.. and now the back peice is all ####ed.. its stretched and yeah.. so i think im going to i dunno figure out a way to protect my back peice now

Don't forget: You have a lifetime guarantee on the invisible shield. You can send it back to them and they'll send you a new one for free.

[SlamMan]

Originally posted by Art VanDeleigh
Don't forget: You have a lifetime guarantee on the invisible shield. You can send it back to them and they'll send you a new one for free.

Quoted from the Invisible Shield website:

"Refunds and replacements do not apply to product which has been inappropriately installed. Please read the application instructions carefully before installing your invisibleSHIELD."

[Cocoyofoo]

Originally posted by SlamMan
Quoted from the Invisible Shield website:

"Refunds and replacements do not apply to product which has been inappropriately installed. Please read the application instructions carefully before installing your invisibleSHIELD."

Well maybe i shoudl just send it back.. say i wasnt satisfied.. oh well.. im actually thinking about buying another invisibleshield and just put the front peice on the back.. i dont like the flaps at all.. or maybe i could exacto the flaps off and then use that..

[UKingdom]

one installation tip; use your ipod box! yes, remember when you took the ipod out of the box it came in it was recessed in a little cranny? after you put the shield on perfect, stick it back into the cranny; it will fit perfect and it's a great molding shape to allow the corners, etc., to settle and stick for a few hours.

[Art VanDeleigh]

Originally posted by SlamMan
Quoted from the Invisible Shield website:

"Refunds and replacements do not apply to product which has been inappropriately installed. Please read the application instructions carefully before installing your invisibleSHIELD."

Re-read his post... he said it's messed up in that it is stretched. How exactly do you think a correctly applied invisible sheild looks after it's been removed? I have removed one and I assure you, plenty of stretching is going to happen. I doubt they'd care / be able to tell the difference.

The Invisible Shield's ahesive keeps it very strongly attached to the iPod. You have to pull pretty hard to remove it. I highly doubt they would refuse to send him a new one because it is stretched. Any invisible shield that has been removed from an iPod after it has been set will be stretched to some extent.

Now if he made little invisible shield animal cut outs, that's a different story.

I don't think that's the case though. It sounds to me like he followed the instructions, just had some trouble with the flaps, tried to pull it off and re-apply after a little while and stretched it a bit.

I bet if you request a replacement and send your current one back, they would replace it.

Using the box when applying the sheild is a really good suggestion UKingdom :) I wish I had thought of that when I was applying mine!

[lip]

Hey,

I did the install last night.

I used the one with the click wheel cutout. I can tell you that they are not perfect cut as the whole is ever so slightly bigger, even if everything is lined up. It's not a big deal however.

I had to reinstall the front as I noticed I didn't line up the length correctly so it was too far over one side. Once I did it again it was ok but one corner on the front refused to stick and even by using their instructions of waiting 1 minute and holding it for 20 seconds didn't do a great job. There are now some small tiny bubbles in one corner a day later but it's barely noticable. All the other areas that didn't look good 12 hours ago have cleared up nicely.

The back is a total ##### to do. The sides do not want to stick and to be honest I think it would have been better to have separate pieces for the side. I had to keep going back and holding down the sides every 10 minutes or so but in the end it stuck and it's not too back. The back looks great now.

I'm sure they will take it back if you have a problem as it costs them literally about 50 cents per screen. I know the packaging and stamp will cost them as much. They just don't want people asking for "replacements" for their friends, if you know what I mean.

Overall, I am happy with it. I'm just a little ####ed that I need it in the first place.

Cheers,

LIP

[SlamMan]

Originally posted by Art VanDeleigh
Re-read his post... he said it's messed up in that it is stretched. How exactly do you think a correctly applied invisible sheild looks after it's been removed? I have removed one and I assure you, plenty of stretching is going to happen. I doubt they'd care / be able to tell the difference.

The Invisible Shield's ahesive keeps it very strongly attached to the iPod. You have to pull pretty hard to remove it. I highly doubt they would refuse to send him a new one because it is stretched. Any invisible shield that has been removed from an iPod after it has been set will be stretched to some extent.

Now if he made little invisible shield animal cut outs, that's a different story.

I don't think that's the case though. It sounds to me like he followed the instructions, just had some trouble with the flaps, tried to pull it off and re-apply after a little while and stretched it a bit.

I bet if you request a replacement and send your current one back, they would replace it.

Using the box when applying the sheild is a really good suggestion UKingdom :) I wish I had thought of that when I was applying mine!

Lol, you obviously didn't pick up on what I was getting at. I'm not saying that they won't replace it just because it's stretched out. I've played around with enough of that material to know how it reacts.

What I'm saying is, if you tell them you want a new one after you stretched out/ruined the one you have because you were unhappy with the results of the application, (Read: Improper Application) according to their disclaimer, they don't have to send you a new one.

I would be surprised if they didn't send you a new one no mater what you tell them but you may want to keep the info I posted in mind when you contact them about getting a new one and they ask you why.

[pocky]

I don't understand their business practice. I never had this much problems with a company ever. Granted they were very "nice" everytime I call them on the phone. I ordered my invisibleSHIELD's on Oct 3rd, till this day, I have called numorus times, because I NEVER received the product. It's been about 2 weeks since I asked for a refund, and I still have nothing in the mail.

I'm at a lost for words, because everytime I call, I'm very courteous and nice about it. They are also very nice. Which boggles on my mind. I just reached a conclusion that they just didn't bother following though and decided to go back and surf the internet or something. I even checked my mailing address with them, they have the correct one, afterall, 3 days after I placed my order I got my nice sales receipt in the mail.

I have ordered the Agent 18 case, Powersupports Film, and Martin Fields overlay. I got every single one of these items in 2 days since ordering.

I have no choice left, other than to file a complaint on Paypal. Which will be my last resort tomorrow If I don't get my refund tonight.

I posted a rant in the "MISC GEAR" Forums. You can check it out if you want.

[Smilie]

i read the rainy day review of the protecter with cut-out
they said they were shipped with a wetting agent
did every1 get this??

BTW
any1 have this and apples sports armband??
any problems using them both??
it doesnt look like its gonna make the nano much thicker
so it looks like it will fit in
but would the armband peel the shield off when putting it on??

[MXMike]

Originally posted by Smilie
i read the rainy day review of the protecter with cut-out
they said they were shipped with a wetting agent
did every1 get this??
Nope, I ordered the cut-out option after the rainy day review and I didn't get any wetting agent, just the shield.

[Smilie]

hmmm
any1 else ordered the cut-out version and not get the wetting agent??

[stryder]

Originally posted by Smilie
i read the rainy day review of the protecter with cut-out
they said they were shipped with a wetting agent
did every1 get this??

BTW
any1 have this and apples sports armband??
any problems using them both??
it doesnt look like its gonna make the nano much thicker
so it looks like it will fit in
but would the armband peel the shield off when putting it on??


i have it with the apple sports armband and it fits perfect. there shouldn't be any issues.

[JazzyMac]

Originally posted by Buzzbait on the ipod cases forum
**Windex Works**

1. Peel the decal off the backing sheet with a clean pair of tweezers.

2. Hold up the shield vertically with the tweezers, and spray Windex onto the adhesive area.

3. Most of the Windex will drip down the shield, and collect at the bottom. Wipe of the excess with your finger.

4. Place the shield onto the iPod with the tweezers. The Windex will allow you to easily move the shield into position.

5. Use a credit card to force the bubbles and excess Windex to the edges of the iPod.

6. Keep holding the credit card down at the edge of the iPod with one hand, and press down the edges with your other hand for twenty seconds.

7. Job done. Easy as pie. Windex rules.


I said the job went ALMOST perfectly. A tiny piece of fuzz got between the shield and the ipod, right near the click wheel. Ugghh.
Just wanted to comment on this. I've read the reviews on application concerning the soapy water. It didn't matter to me, but I did feel a bit queasy preparing to put water on my nano. I used this guy's recommendation to use Windex and my application was pretty simple. I had the Decalgirl's Crystal Shield on it and it was pretty crappy. Air bubble everywhere, and the dust was getting on the corners. I also was still protecting it because I didn't think the decalgirl was enough protection. So I removed it, wiped it clean the best I could, then applied the Invisibleshield. I sprayed the shields with Windex, wiped off the excess dripping off the bottom, and applied it to the front. I got it even, used the credit card to smooth it out, then turned it over to do the other side. The back was a bit harder because of the sides, but I just made sure everything else was lined up, and then went to go do something else. When I came back about 20 minutes later, I pressed down on the sides and they stuck. I used the credit card method again and let it sit. I kept returning about every 20 minutes or so for the first couple of hours just to make sure everything was okay. It was fully operational during installation, and a few hours after. After 24 hours, its completely dry and looks very nice and smooth. There is a very small air bubble on the back, but it didn't bother me, so I'm not going to reinstall.

I will be doing the same thing on my 5G 60gb white ipod and will post results after. ;)

[stryder]

nice, i'm not so sure about windex but hey if it works for you. the most trickiest part of the installation for me is getting it on just right and getting the flaps down. perfection is a must if you have a black one. whatever you do do not use your finger or thumb to press down on any air bubbles or re-align at all if it has set already for a while. you'll cause these white grainy areas very visible on black. if you have it aligned just right, most tiny air bubbles not smoothed out by a credit card will slowly disappear with time.

[Codybarnett]

I just applied it to my 40 GB iPod Photo, and yes it was a bit startling at first but I think it was definitly worth it. I have always used a big case, which has meant I have never been able to use the dock. I now can! Yay! It is completely invisible when looking at it, and everything shows up exactly the way it did before I applied it. I used the radtech screen protecters to polish the iPod before applying, and it looks amazing!

[mavis]

Just another post of agreement - I got my invisibleSHIELDs for my 60GB Photo and my Nano just last week, and I have to say the invisibleSHIELD is the best protection I've ever owned for any of my iPods!! And, I've owned quite a few - just off the top of my head:

1. Agent18 Click Shield x4 (x2 for 20GB 4G; x2 for 60GB Photo)

2. iSkin Evo2 (20GB 4G)

3. Japanese generic silicone case (20GB 4G)

4. Prie Tunewallet (http://www.tunewear.com/english/product/tunewallet_nano/index.html) (4GB Nano)

5. CrystalJacket (20GB 4G)

6. Showcase (60GB Photo)

7. Tunefilm x2 (20GB 4G; Nano)

One thing all of these cases had in common was that I couldn't use the dock with any of them - also, a number of them didn't allow use of the PocketDock, which really sucked because I always use the line out and a headphone amp at work. Most of these cases also did a good job of hiding the iPod's design, the mirrored back, etc - which also really sucked ... The invisibleSHIELD on the other hand lets me use both the universal dock and the PocketDock, it shows off the iPod because it looks like there's nothing there, and it doesn't have a SINGLE AIR BUBBLE underneath, unlike other films. Oh, and unlike other films, it doesn't scratch - in fact I demonstrate this for my friends by striking my titanium ring against the back of my iPod - not a single mark, scratch, or irregularity afterwards ...

Simply awesome. This is the best protection for an iPod I have ever owned, tried or seen - I HIGHLY recommend it!! :D

[guru_ck]

Glad you're happy with it. Mine should be arriving tomorrow. Can you post some photos for us?

[mavis]

Originally posted by guru_ck
Glad you're happy with it. Mine should be arriving tomorrow. Can you post some photos for us?

Well, I took these pics yesterday intending to use them for my blog, but realized that I really need a tripod to get the shots I want. So, I only took pics of the backs of my iPods - maybe I'll have time to pick up a tripod this weekend or something, and then I'll take some more. In the meantime, here you go:

Pic 1 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_1.jpg)
Pic 2 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_2.jpg)
Pic 3 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_3.jpg)
Pic 4 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_4.jpg)

The invisibleSHIELD's texture is only obvious in certain light (when it's reflecting light) so the texture is really exaggerated in these pics because of the window that is being reflected. Of course, the reflections also make the composition more interesting, so ... yeah. Whatever.

Hope you like the pics. ;)

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by mavis
Well, I took these pics yesterday intending to use them for my blog, but realized that I really need a tripod to get the shots I want. So, I only took pics of the backs of my iPods - maybe I'll have time to pick up a tripod this weekend or something, and then I'll take some more. In the meantime, here you go:

Pic 1 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_1.jpg)
Pic 2 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_2.jpg)
Pic 3 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_3.jpg)
Pic 4 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_4.jpg)

The invisibleSHIELD's texture is only obvious in certain light (when it's reflecting light) so the texture is really exaggerated in these pics because of the window that is being reflected. Of course, the reflections also make the composition more interesting, so ... yeah. Whatever.

Hope you like the pics. ;) Awesome pics! Can't wait to see the front ones.

I'll post some when I get mine (hopefully soon as I ordered it last Friday).

[stryder]

Originally posted by mavis
Well, I took these pics yesterday intending to use them for my blog, but realized that I really need a tripod to get the shots I want. So, I only took pics of the backs of my iPods - maybe I'll have time to pick up a tripod this weekend or something, and then I'll take some more. In the meantime, here you go:

Pic 1 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_1.jpg)
Pic 2 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_2.jpg)
Pic 3 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_3.jpg)
Pic 4 (http://www.mavisxp.com/public/is_4.jpg)

The invisibleSHIELD's texture is only obvious in certain light (when it's reflecting light) so the texture is really exaggerated in these pics because of the window that is being reflected. Of course, the reflections also make the composition more interesting, so ... yeah. Whatever.

Hope you like the pics. ;)


mavis, dude just by the back pics alone it seems like you did a perfect install. whats your secret?! what solution?!

[mavis]

Originally posted by stryder
mavis, dude just by the back pics alone it seems like you did a perfect install. whats your secret?! what solution?! Thanks for the comments, guys ... ;)

In answer to your question, I used a soap/water solution like most everyone else - the "secret" was just patience! It took me FOREVER to get the invisibleSHIELDs on 'just right' ... but I think an hour or two of being a perfectionist is worth it, considering that I'll never have to worry about it again. As for the soap, it was just liquid dish soap, I squirted a lot of it into a clean glass bowl and then added the water slowly (so there weren't any suds) and finally, mixed the soap in more thoroughly by stirring with my finger. But when the soapy water solution was ready, there weren't any bubbles/suds on the water's surface. I don't know, maybe that helped - using more soap.

Anyway thanks again, and I'll try to put up sp,e more pics this weekend. :D

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Smilie
hmmm
any1 else ordered the cut-out version and not get the wetting agent?? I just got mine yesterday and I didn't get the wetting agent either.

I'm applying mine tonight.

[mtnagel]

Okay, I'm mad! I get everything ready and then I try to pull off the front sticker and I can't peel just the nano sticker off. I can pull the whole sticker off, but I can't separate the nano shape from the outer edge. I can see a light impression of the nano shape, but it's not cut all the way through. I was able to get the back one done but even that one didn't seem like it was cut completely, but I was able to get that one off. I called the company but was told to call back to speak to someone specific who was busy. It sucks, because I'll need a new one and that will take a few days and I won't be able to use it until then. :(

[mtnagel]

So I just got off the phone with the company and though it took a few tries, I finally got the right person and he was very nice about it. He admitted there was a problem with their cutting blades not cutting to the correct depth, offered a suggestion on trying to get it to work (it didn't, I already tried) and then said they would get a replacement one out to me. Unfortunately, that won't be until Monday, but overall, I'm satisfied with the way they handled it. Unfortunately, that means I'll have to use my wife's Shuffle at the gym next week.

Now onto my impressions on the installation. It was a pain in the butt, that's for sure, but mostly because the sides. I think the front will be easier for sure. Unfortunately, because I did the back first, I had to put the nano face down (I used a microfiber towel I use to dry my car) and I got a couple scratches on my screen and front. Not a huge deal, but kind of annoying because I was able to keep it scratch-free for so long by keeping the clear sticker that came on it and I scratched it while trying to protect it. The irony.

[Phreno]

So when you take the invisibleshield off, does it leave any crap on the iPod?

And since mine will be here in a few days, what's the best way to apply it?

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Phreno
So when you take the invisibleshield off, does it leave any crap on the iPod? Check out the rainyday review as they show a removal. They said if you go really really slow, it may not leave residue, but where they went a little faster, it left some.

Originally posted by Phreno
And since mine will be here in a few days, what's the best way to apply it? Follow the directions on the rainyday site exactly. The hardest part for me was the sides, but just be patient and keep at it.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by mtnagel
So I just got off the phone with the company and though it took a few tries, I finally got the right person and he was very nice about it. He admitted there was a problem with their cutting blades not cutting to the correct depth, offered a suggestion on trying to get it to work (it didn't, I already tried) and then said they would get a replacement one out to me. Unfortunately, that won't be until Monday, but overall, I'm satisfied with the way they handled it. Unfortunately, that means I'll have to use my wife's Shuffle at the gym next week.

Now onto my impressions on the installation. It was a pain in the butt, that's for sure, but mostly because the sides. I think the front will be easier for sure. Unfortunately, because I did the back first, I had to put the nano face down (I used a microfiber towel I use to dry my car) and I got a couple scratches on my screen and front. Not a huge deal, but kind of annoying because I was able to keep it scratch-free for so long by keeping the clear sticker that came on it and I scratched it while trying to protect it. The irony. Amazingly, my second front "sticker" arrived on Monday after he said they wouldn't get it out until Monday, but the same thing happened - it wasn't cut all the way through. It was on the outside edge, but where the click wheel was, that wasn't cut all the way through. Again, I could see the impression for where the clickwheel cutout should be, but I couldn't remove it. So, I called the same person I talked to before and again, he was very apologetic and he guaranteed that the next one I get will be cut out properly. We'll see.

Anyone else get one like this, or am I just lucky?

[Smilie]

I ordered the Full Body protecter with cut-out on the 2nd of nov
i live in the UK so shipping should take 7-14 days
this mourning i checked my post
and saw a letter delivered from invisible sheild
i was thinking thats good it got delivered under 1 week
but then i opened it and realise it was just the sales receipt

dont company usually send the sales receipt out after they send the goods
if they do send them seprately??

oh well wouldnt have the time to apply it till Sunday anyway
hope it arrives before then

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Smilie
I ordered the Full Body protecter with cut-out on the 2nd of nov
i live in the UK so shipping should take 7-14 days
this mourning i checked my post
and saw a letter delivered from invisible sheild
i was thinking thats good it got delivered under 1 week
but then i opened it and realise it was just the sales receipt

dont company usually send the sales receipt out after they send the goods
if they do send them seprately??

oh well wouldnt have the time to apply it till Sunday anyway
hope it arrives before then That's odd as mine came together all in the same envelope.

[Smilie]

Huh??
can anymore people confirm this??
and im in the UK
not gonna make a international call to them
and emails is taking days for a response

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Smilie
Huh??
can anymore people confirm this??
and im in the UK
not gonna make a international call to them
and emails is taking days for a response Maybe they forgot the shield :eek: With my experiences with the company, I almost could believe it would happen. And if you call them, be prepared to get disconnected or have to call back to talk to someone specific as it's happened to me every time I've called. Thankfully it's just long distance for me, which is pretty cheap.

[Smilie]

thing is its my word against theirs
dunno if they would belive me
and if i get hold up on the phone for long
the phone bill might be able to pay for a new order

hmmm might be a time to try out SKYPE :P

[Burrens]

Guys,

Try bestskinsever(dot)com, they are made from the same exact material as the invisibileshield, and they only cost 5.99 USD.

I got and applied mine yesterday, and I couldn't be happier.

FYI, shipping took 3 days.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Burrens
Guys,

Try bestskinsever(dot)com, they are made from the same exact material as the invisibileshield, and they only cost 5.99 USD.

I got and applied mine yesterday, and I couldn't be happier.

FYI, shipping took 3 days. Do they have a video showing the key and pen test? :p

I'm just kidding, as I have no idea if they do, but with all the comments about the invisibleshield here and based on the rainy day article, I went with it and I'm pleased so far. If only I could get a functioning front one.

[Burrens]

Originally posted by mtnagel
Do they have a video showing the key and pen test? :p

I'm just kidding, as I have no idea if they do, but with all the comments about the invisibleshield here and based on the rainy day article, I went with it and I'm pleased so far. If only I could get a functioning front one.

Actually, rainyday did the pen test on the bestskinsever skin. Their comments are what made me get this one over the invisiblshield.

To summarize, they are both the same thing. So for me, it just came down to price.

[Smilie]

i just check the invisible shield website
and checked my account
and it says "New Order" under the order status
does that mean it hasnt been sent out yet??
as even tho i recieved 2 emails from invisible shield
none of them have actually said its has been dispatched
or do they not send emails confirming dispatch??

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Burrens
Actually, rainyday did the pen test on the bestskinsever skin. Their comments are what made me get this one over the invisiblshield.

To summarize, they are both the same thing. So for me, it just came down to price. Do you have the link?

EDIT: Nevermind. Found it (http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2005/GearNGadgets/November2005/RDMGG_BestSkinsEverFirstLook.htm). Looks pretty good. They even question whether it's the same thing. I really don't regret paying the $20 as I felt that was fair for the quality. I guess we'll just have to see which holds up better over time.

[ironchefff]

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Ordered on October 11th and emailed them two weeks later asking why it was taking so long for the film to be shipped. No reply. Emailed them multiple times on the third week asking for a refund and recieved a reply a week later telling me that they would send me another one shield instead of a refund. I reply asking for a refund because I don't need the shield anymore (bought an alternative during week 3).

You know what they reply with?
We would be happy to extend a refund to you if you would please send back the invisibleSHIELD to the following address:

Protective Solutions, Inc.
3855 S. 500 W. Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

I DON'T HAVE AN INVISIBLESHIELD TO MAIL! I NEVER GOT ONE!
Order at your own risk! If you don't receive anything then you're out of luck.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by ironchefff
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Ordered on October 11th and emailed them two weeks later asking why it was taking so long for the film to be shipped. No reply. Emailed them multiple times on the third week asking for a refund and recieved a reply a week later telling me that they would send me another one shield instead of a refund. I reply asking for a refund because I don't need the shield anymore (bought an alternative during week 3).

You know what they reply with?
We would be happy to extend a refund to you if you would please send back the invisibleSHIELD to the following address:

Protective Solutions, Inc.
3855 S. 500 W. Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

I DON'T HAVE AN INVISIBLESHIELD TO MAIL! I NEVER GOT ONE!
Order at your own risk! If you don't receive anything then you're out of luck. I'm not really sticking up for the company as you can read about my saga with them a few posts above, but you really should try calling them. I know they only have a long distance number (use a cell phone if you have one), but I was able to get in touch with the right person and they have been extremely helpful after I talked with them.

[IntegraRC]

I ordered the invisibleshield the day they started shipping. They actually shipped it to my billing address, and not my shipping address. I just had my parents (from the billing address) reship it to me and didnt bother complaining to the company. Apparantly hurricane rita then happened and I had to evacuate and couldnt get my mail for about a month. Then when I got back i was just lazy and didnt bother putting it on till a week ago.. so finally here's my review!

The whole application took me about 45 mins to an hour. It was actually pretty easy to apply, but I was trying to get it perfect, so I restarted it twice. It looks pretty good in the end. When looking at the nano from a distance, ya cant even tell it's on, but if you hit an angle of light or look close, it's obvious it's there.

It definitely protects against scratches and smudges, but now ya just get smudges on the shield itself! But, it's not as obvious as the smudges on the nano itself, and they wipe off real easy. In terms of "feel," it's like a static cling. It's got sort of that "sticky" feeling, which actually sort of helps in grip.

I don't notice any kind of pixel effect on the screen. It looks pretty bright and clear to me. I guess some ppl might disagree though.

Overall I'm glad I got it. I didnt want a case cuz I didnt wanna bulk it like I did with my mini. If I could turn back time, I'd still buy it.

[Smilie]

email from invisibleSHIELD
Thank you for responding to our e-mail to confirm your shipping address. I have gone ahead and scheduled a reshipment of the ( iPod nano - Full Body Protector - with click wheel cut-out) to you for tomorrow, 11/10.

If the original invisibleSHIELD we sent you arrives, please send it back to us at the following address:

Protective Solutions, Inc.
3855 S. 500 W. Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Thank you for choosing the invisibleSHIELD. We appreciate your business!


i dont understand why the email said "Thank you for responding to our e-mail to confirm your shipping address"
as my email wasnt to confirm my shipment address
but atleast he said theres a reshipment
but didnt tell me if i should have received the sheild with the sales receipt
and if they did make a error and didnt put the sheild with the sales reciept
hope the guy thats sending me the new 1 wont make the same mistake
if he does dont think they would belive me of not receiving it twice

[mtnagel]

Well, I just got my third one in the mail today and guess what. It wasn't cut out properly either. But I was just so annoyed that I said screw it and took matters into my own hands. I took a box cutter and just made a small cut where the impression for the click wheel was and then I was able to start it and rip it basically and it followed the impression for the click wheel. And I had to do that for the inner and outer edge of the click wheel. The edge for the outline of the whole nano peeled off from the waste easily. I wasn't too happy and they will get a nasty letter when I send back all the extras I have. It kind of sucks that I have to pay to send them back even though it was there fault, but I guess $0.37 isn't going to kill me. I think they should just let me keep it for all the trouble I went through.

[Smilie]

Just received my reshipment of the invisiblesheild
and got a shipment with the cutting blade problem grrrrrr
just sent another email to them

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Smilie
Just received my reshipment of the invisiblesheild
and got a shipment with the cutting blade problem grrrrrr
just sent another email to them You might want to do what I did as I suspect it might be awhile before they fix this problem. Which is silly because all they have to do is lower the depth of the cutting blade, unless I really have no idea how they are doing. Really, they could just cut it completely through the backing material and then you'd just have to peel it from the back. Seems like a simple enough fix to me.

[Smilie]

the cuts on mine is so bad
i cant even see a line on the top side of the front nano cover
i think illl just try and get another 1
if the next 1 is still the same ill try cutting it out myself
u said used a box cutter
is that the american name for a Stanley Knife (http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=KNIVES) ??

well if i dont cut it out well i might just buy a skin from bestskinever
which is cheaper and sounds good from the feedbacks with members of this forum
even tho $20 isnt that much
i just dont feel well paying invisiblesheild that when they aint giving me a good product
and its already taken 2 weeks already with this fiasco

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Smilie
the cuts on mine is so bad
i cant even see a line on the top side of the front nano cover
i think illl just try and get another 1
if the next 1 is still the same ill try cutting it out myself
u said used a box cutter
is that the american name for a Stanley Knife (http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=KNIVES) ??

well if i dont cut it out well i might just buy a skin from bestskinever
which is cheaper and sounds good from the feedbacks with members of this forum
even tho $20 isnt that much
i just dont feel well paying invisiblesheild that when they aint giving me a good product
and its already taken 2 weeks already with this fiasco Yeah, I was kind of annoyed with the situation too because I had temporary protection on my nano and I removed that when I started to install the invisible shield, but then I couldn't install the front, so I couldn't use my nano for a week.

A box cutter is something my wife got when she worked at a grocery store to cut the tape on boxes. The blades are very sharp. The blade looks like this http://www.epicsoftware.com/images/model_lib/tools/razor_blade_large.jpg. I think the knife you linked to would work, but I would think the thinner the blade the better. And notice that I said I just make a small cut. Basically that was just to get it started and then it ripped along the impression. I didn't cut it out like using scissors to follow the lines as there is no way you would get even close to the right shape and then it wouldn't look very good.

And if I was you, if you can start the front cover, then just try starting where you can separate it and then just keep pulling. You might be surprised that it may still come out in the right shape. What have you got to lose since you will just be sending it back anyway, so if it tears in the wrong place, then it doesn't matter. But for me, once you got it started, then it followed the correct shape with no problems. So that's why I used the knife to just start a tiny cut where I could then start pulling it.

And, just to let you know, I love mine. You may be just has happy with the other one, but I'm very glad I got this.

[ironchefff]

Checked my credit card statement and although it took a while, I'm happy to say that I recieved a refund for my order.

[Smilie]

just received another shipment
was buying a cut out version but this 1 didnt had a cut out
do see a image of the clickwheel but its not cutted out
does the normal version have the image of the clickwheel??
or is this just cause the blades didnt cut thru the plastic
but never mind not gonna be bothered to wait for another reshipment

now just wondering do i need to register it to receive lifetime replacement??
or because i brought it from their website theres no need to fill in the internet form??

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Smilie
just received another shipment
was buying a cut out version but this 1 didnt had a cut out
do see a image of the clickwheel but its not cutted out
does the normal version have the image of the clickwheel??
or is this just cause the blades didnt cut thru the plastic
but never mind not gonna be bothered to wait for another reshipment

now just wondering do i need to register it to receive lifetime replacement??
or because i brought it from their website theres no need to fill in the internet form?? Just try what I posted above with just making a small cut and then you should be able to "tear" it.

I did register it, but I don't know if I needed to. I guess better safe than sorry.

[SamfcTVR]

im getting a decal girl crystal sheild, but i got mine just before they came out with the single strip ones, so i have seperate screen and body skins. ill let ya all know how it looks, maybe some pics.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by SamfcTVR
im getting a decal girl crystal sheild, but i got mine just before they came out with the single strip ones, so i have seperate screen and body skins. ill let ya all know how it looks, maybe some pics. You might want to search around here before you apply it. I had one too, but based on pictures posted here, I decided not to apply it because it looked bad. I now have the Invisible Shield and absolutely love it.

[SamfcTVR]

well, im at least gonna try it, but i dont like the way the invisableSHEILD is kinda all sealed up. its cool, but im not convinced. plus no ipod for 24 hours? im not sure i can do that!

[st3v3n]

so i got the invisible shield with the cutout today, and applied it. i couldnt apply the back, so i left that off. im not too impressed so far. theres this little thing on the top right of it that i thought was dirt, so i put soapy water on it again and re-sealed it. but its still there. im hoping it will go away with time.

its just that i didnt want a case, because i like the sleakness of the ipod. and i didnt want to get all scratched when i put it in my pocket.

ok, so ive decided to wait until tomorrow to see how it looks. if it still looks bad, im going to return it and get a Marware Sports Grip

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by st3v3n
so i got the invisible shield with the cutout today, and applied it. i couldnt apply the back, so i left that off. im not too impressed so far. theres this little thing on the top right of it that i thought was dirt, so i put soapy water on it again and re-sealed it. but its still there. im hoping it will go away with time.

its just that i didnt want a case, because i like the sleakness of the ipod. and i didnt want to get all scratched when i put it in my pocket.

ok, so ive decided to wait until tomorrow to see how it looks. if it still looks bad, im going to return it and get a Marware Sports Grip If you got dirt under it, it will be there forever. I used my wife's tweezers, but they must have had some mascara or something on the tips, so when I grabbed the IS with them, it transferred to the sticky side and now I have a small black spot on the side. It's not a big deal to me though. If I were you, I'd stick with my first instict and keep the IS because any case is going to ruin the "sleekness" of the nano.

[Kalboys]

I thought this site had a good description of the application process ... made me decide against buying one.


gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/the-cure-for-ipod-scratches-the-invisible-shield-12011234/

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Kalboys
I thought this site had a good description of the application process ... made me decide against buying one.


gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/the-cure-for-ipod-scratches-the-invisible-shield-12011234/ Why would that stop you? Yeah it's not the easiest thing to do, but not terribly difficult. Maybe took me 30-45 mins. Time well spent considering how great it is.

[Kalboys]

I thought it was better to have something with a type of cushion to it, in addition to a screen cover. I went with a simple DLO armband case at Best Buy - only I like to use a rubber waist pouch for when I run or workout (that used to hold a CD player). I think the 60GB video player is a bit too big when I run or weight train for my arm. Around my waist in the back it's just perfect!

[wacomme]

All in all, which is the better option? Cut-out or no cut-out?

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by wacomme
All in all, which is the better option? Cut-out or no cut-out? I think cut out as the non-cut out will trap some air around the clip wheel and you really don't need to protect the click wheel as the material it's made out of doesn't really scratch.

[wacomme]

mtnagel,

Thanks for your opinion. However, I've read the trapped air problem really doesn't exist; despite the apparent gap, the air can be removed. I've also read that the controls are less sensitive with the full film -- initially. But after a few days of drying, this problem dissipates.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by wacomme
mtnagel,

Thanks for your opinion. However, I've read the trapped air problem really doesn't exist; despite the apparent gap, the air can be removed. I've also read that the controls are less sensitive with the full film -- initially. But after a few days of drying, this problem dissipates. Well, I guess you already made up your mind, so why ask? I'm sure both will be fine, but I went with the cut out one for the reasons I gave.

[wacomme]

Nope. I haven't decided which one I'll buy. That's why I posted here — to get opinions of people who have experience with the cut-out and non cut-out versions.

[st3v3n]

i have the cut-out version, and i like it. it seemed really easy to put on (i got it on the first try, plus the air is easier to squeeze out). plus, i like the way the click-wheel feels by itself. nice and smooth.

[LMFMike]

I'm thinking about getting the invisible shield but I'm worried about applying it.

Couldn't the water somehow shortcircuit it, or break it somehow? A scratched nano is better then no nano.

Also, How hard is it to apply? Do you have to remove all the dust and fingerprints first? If so, it's impossibel for me to do that. The back attracts fingerprints so easily and I just can't get them off.

Thank you.

[st3v3n]

i dipped the shield in a bowl of water/soap, and then put it on the nano. it works fine. the front was pretty easy for me to apply. i got it on the first try.

i didnt do the back because it was so hard.

[LMFMike]

So you didn't spend alot of time removing the dust?

I'm not too worried about the back, no one reallyl sees that. I'm just worried abou the front, the black part of it.

[LMFMike]

I recieved my iPod nano invisible shield yesterday at 5. I installed the front, but I liked the metal feel of the back so I did not install the back part. At first I was happy.


And then I turned it on.

The click wheel does not work. It only responds to menu when I turn it on. Then, when I put it on hold, whenever I unhold it it turns it off.

Hopefully these problems will be gone by 5PM tonight.

I'm going to be doing the five R's tonight if it doesn't work.

If by monday, it doesn't work I'm uninstalling the invisible shield.

So far I advise everyone to just buy an iSee or Nano Tube

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by LMFMike
I recieved my iPod nano invisible shield yesterday at 5. I installed the front, but I liked the metal feel of the back so I did not install the back part. At first I was happy.


And then I turned it on.

The click wheel does not work. It only responds to menu when I turn it on. Then, when I put it on hold, whenever I unhold it it turns it off.

Hopefully these problems will be gone by 5PM tonight.

I'm going to be doing the five R's tonight if it doesn't work.

If by monday, it doesn't work I'm uninstalling the invisible shield.

So far I advise everyone to just buy an iSee or Nano Tube That sucks. But instead of recommending an iSee or nano tube (no screen protection), I'd recommend the click wheel cut out version of the IS.

[st3v3n]

Originally posted by LMFMike
I recieved my iPod nano invisible shield yesterday at 5. I installed the front, but I liked the metal feel of the back so I did not install the back part. At first I was happy.


And then I turned it on.

The click wheel does not work. It only responds to menu when I turn it on. Then, when I put it on hold, whenever I unhold it it turns it off.

Hopefully these problems will be gone by 5PM tonight.

I'm going to be doing the five R's tonight if it doesn't work.

If by monday, it doesn't work I'm uninstalling the invisible shield.

So far I advise everyone to just buy an iSee or Nano Tube


now did you wait the 24 hours before turning it on, like it SAYS you should do?

[LMFMike]

Ok, so right now my nano is working fine.

If it keeps working this great I highly reccomend the invisible shield.

I'll update later.

[LMFMike]

I've been using my nano all day and so far no problems.

If it continues, I highly reccomend the invisible shield. It's so nice to be able to put it in your pocket and not worry.

[LMFMike]

Actually, it's just happened again and I think i see the problem. The skin on the front is slighty mmisplaced so a tiny bit of the click wheel is covered. If this is happening still on thursday night I'm going to try to reapply it

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by LMFMike
Actually, it's just happened again and I think i see the problem. The skin on the front is slighty mmisplaced so a tiny bit of the click wheel is covered. If this is happening still on thursday night I'm going to try to reapply it I don't think you can reapply it that long after it's dried. I could be wrong though.

[sergioc]

I'm doing an article about caring for MP3 players. It sounds like scratching is one of the biggest concerns for iPods, and that no one has found a perfect solution. Anyone want to chat with me about your experiences?

Thanks,

Sean Captain
New York Times
seancaptain2002@yahoo.com

[Kalboys]

But you're from the NY Times ... Are you going to somehow blame all of the scratches on George Bush?! Maybe he lied about the durability of the iPod too?! I recently read D*ck Cheney also has an iPod, maybe he is in the pocket of all the iPod lobbyists and Steve Case himself?!?!?!

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by Kalboys
But you're from the NY Times ... Are you going to somehow blame all of the scratches on George Bush?! Maybe he lied about the durability of the iPod too?! I recently read D*ck Cheney also has an iPod, maybe he is in the pocket of all the iPod lobbyists and Steve Case himself?!?!?! I'm hoping that was joke :rolleyes:

[DCabral82]

Does the IS actually hide scratches? Ive had my nano since September and am thinking about geting the cut out version, but if it doesnt hide scratches I'm not sure what to get.

[jushen1]

Hello, I just got a black nano and am considering to put on invisibleshield. Would it look good? Or it would look better on a white nano? I haven't opened the box yet, so I can run back to the store to exchange.

Thanks.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by jushen1
Hello, I just got a black nano and am considering to put on invisibleshield. Would it look good? Or it would look better on a white nano? I haven't opened the box yet, so I can run back to the store to exchange.

Thanks. I think it looks great on the black, but I've never seen one on the white, so I can't say one looks better than the other. Probably the same.

[jushen1]

mtnangel,

Thanks for the reply. I look forward to receiving my invisibleshield. :-)

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by jushen1
mtnangel,

Thanks for the reply. I look forward to receiving my invisibleshield. :-) Take your time with the installation. The results will be worth the extra time you spend.

[jushen1]

Being a very new owner of iPod nano (I haven't even taken it out of the box!), I am asking a lot of questions. :p

If you look at the invisibleshield's website, they now have a "new" shield for nano with the clickwheel region cut out. Should I choose this one, or the full body one? :confused:

Thanks. :)

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by jushen1
Being a very new owner of iPod nano (I haven't even taken it out of the box!), I am asking a lot of questions. :p

If you look at the invisibleshield's website, they now have a "new" shield for nano with the clickwheel region cut out. Should I choose this one, or the full body one? :confused:

Thanks. :) I'd read the whole thread to read more about both, but I went with the cutout one. I think it's better.

[sergioc]

But you're from the NY Times ... Are you going to somehow blame all of the scratches on George Bush?! Maybe he lied about the durability of the iPod too?! I recently read D*ck Cheney also has an iPod, maybe he is in the pocket of all the iPod lobbyists and Steve Case himself?!?!?!

Oy vey. Thanks for nothing.
BTW, I believe the CEO of Apple is named Steven JOBS.

[mtnagel]

Originally posted by sergioc
Oy vey. Thanks for nothing.
BTW, I believe the CEO of Apple is named Steven JOBS. I'm not sure if you got any PM's about it, but I'd be willing to help you out, but I'm not sure if I could be much help. I kept my nano in the "Don't Steal Music" sleeve until I bought a case for it. I hated the case, so I bought the Invisible Shield and I love that. I don't have a single scratch on my nano and it looks great in the IS.

[DCabral82]

Sorry to repost, but noone answered my last one. Does the Invisible Shield hide the scratches that are on the nano already? I don't have any deep scratches, just hairline light ones from my shirt or pocket.

[bbqhog]

Originally posted by DCabral82
Sorry to repost, but noone answered my last one. Does the Invisible Shield hide the scratches that are on the nano already? I don't have any deep scratches, just hairline light ones from my shirt or pocket.

No, it will not completely hide scratches. Depending upon the light, it may make them a bit harder to see at different angles.

[thomaspham]

this is what my case looks like. It it slightly different then everyone else's case.
http://x93.xanga.com/e3cb0b306173136368043/b25049311.jpg

To give my review, it is possible to screw up on installing your shield. I didn't put much water as recommended and had all this trouble with the shield sticking on my nano slanted. I really should have applied more water. I screwed up on my front area and I created very tiny air bubbles on the front. Still kindof hard to see.
http://x7d.xanga.com/b57b24356123336368067/b25049330.jpg

You can see small white spots which are air bubbles which is from a poor installation. Still, it looks nice and slick. I took my advice for the back piece and no bubbles there. After having it for a week, I love it. When looking really closely, it's not the smoothest piece of shield in the world. It seriously does look like material from helicopter blades. Kindof rugged. To a owner, this is a very minor issue with appearance being rugged. The feeling of it doesn't feel as smooth as without the shield, but that didn't bother me.

Some things that bothered me. I did happen to get dust underneat the shield and now its stuck there forever. Once it is on and dried, I'm really not sure if I want to remove it off and put it back on. I'm thinking it'll stretch the shield trying to remove it and the shield will not be the same shape. Another minor flaw is since the shield covers up the top of the nano, it covers up the section next to the hold, which I like to use my finger nail to turn hold off. With the shield being a little thick, it makes the hold button slightly harder to turn off.

Probably the biggest problem for me, which I should have taken the other option, was not choosing the wheel cut-off. The feeling of the clickwheel is not the same anymore. You need to push the buttons a little harder in order for them to work. I recommend people to get the wheel cutoff option if you desire the feel of the clickwheel like the original, unless you want a no air protection on your clickwheel, then stick with this option.

A complaint that people might make is that it doesn't cover some parts of the corners. Corners are exposed, an can be dinged up, but just learn to deal with it.

The rainbow complaints i heard before is very minor. You barely pay attention to the rainbox effect cause its not that noticable.

Just having a protection like this gives you an extra security that your piece doesn't get scratched up. I seriously can walk around knowing that my nano is in my pocket and not getting scratched up.

[mtnagel]

They have a new video up. Pretty impressive. Much slicker than their last video. Unfortunately, their servers must be using dial up, because it took forever, but enjoy.

http://www.shieldzone.com/movie/index.html

[UTank]

The IS product is definitely overpriced. Cover the front surface (the screen at a minimum) with something less expensive (i.e. BSE) and get a separate case for protection against drops. I have IS on my Nano and Garmin GPS and the screen image quality is just fine. The only issue I have with the IS product is that it's overpriced. Also, when I first bought my Nano I worried WAY too much about protecting it. Unless you’re really abusing your iPod, you’re more likely to replace it due to technology advancement than scratched surfaces. Just use it!

[AYAMY]

Hi....
I have bought the Invisible shield for my Nano 5 days ago... so it should arrive soon.....
Please could somebody tell me what i have to do for a perfetc installation?
Thanks!!

PS:Sorry for my bad english... I'm Italian

Simon

[mtnagel]

Hi....
I have bought the Invisible shield for my Nano 5 days ago... so it should arrive soon.....
Please could somebody tell me what i have to do for a perfetc installation?
Thanks!!

PS:Sorry for my bad english... I'm Italian

SimonJust follow the instructions on the website and you should be fine. If you have a problem with the english in one of the steps, just ask a specific question about that and I'm sure we can help.

[endren]

Ayamy,

Just make sure you take your time with the installation. Make sure you turn it off, and put the hold button on. Then just take the time to set it perfectly. I think once you start it will be a lot easier than you think it will. Thats how it was for me anyway. Hope this helps.

[acropolis]

Just curious... has anyone out there bought an InvisibleShield for a Black 2G nano? I'm very interested in this sort of protection for the device, but I'm thinking it might not look so hot on the matte black finish of the new 8GB nano.

[toofastfou]

hey guys
I'm getting a 2nd gen 8gb ipod nano and I wanted to buy the invisible shield. However, I'm slightly confused if the "2nd Gen iPod nano - Full Body Shield" comes with the click wheel cutout? As the product description says it's just one whole piece. :confused: :p

[321erik123]

hey guys
I'm getting a 2nd gen 8gb ipod nano and I wanted to buy the invisible shield. However, I'm slightly confused if the "2nd Gen iPod nano - Full Body Shield" comes with the click wheel cutout? As the product description says it's just one whole piece. :confused: :p

Well I'm kind of cunfused about that to, does the invisible shield cover the click whell?

Erik

[LPsoldier76]

can this be bought online only or can it also be bought at some US stores?
thanks.

[LPsoldier76]

is the guardfilm available at stores?

[LPsoldier76]

I use the GuardFilm and it was great. Not a lot of water because you let the water drip off before applying. It went on so easily!!

It looks wonderful, my beautiful nano looks brand new (and will for a long time) and all this for $5.99 including shipping.
so you can only get it by getting it online?

[onlycodered]

All I can say is I wouldn't own an iPod without the InvisibleSHIELD. My owned a nano for 7 months and it had an InvisibleSHIELD on it and was in a leather case half of the time. When it was time for me to sell my nano and get a Photo, I took the InvisibleSHIELD off and there were absolutely no scratches whatsoever. I've just bought an iPod Photo and I won't be using it as much as I'd like to until my InvisibleSHIELD arrives in the mail. My father has also used InvisibleSHIELDs for his iPod 5G and his PalmTX and loves them!

Oh, and if you do a Google search you can sometimes find discount coupons. I got my iPod Photo InvisibleSHIELD for 40% off with a holiday discount they had going on. ;)

[TheJosher]

pryord, how much is gaurdfilm paying you?

Ever single one of your posts is a gaurdfilm suck-up.

[LPsoldier76]

so can the invisibleShield be bought in stores?

[CamBam71]

Anyone know if there's any coupons for these things out right now?

[jess4002]

Interesting...

[paranoidxe]

These invisible plastic covers are CRAP unless combined with a case, seriously..if you really want to protect your iPod use a CASE..these plastic overlays will provide no shock protection and are a PITA to get on...at least for video iPods.

For Nanos, I guess its up to you to decide.

[DeadMan3000]

These invisible plastic covers are CRAP unless combined with a case, seriously..if you really want to protect your iPod use a CASE..these plastic overlays will provide no shock protection and are a PITA to get on...at least for video iPods.

For Nanos, I guess its up to you to decide.


I just fitted a BSE to my Nano 1G and it looks like it might workout OK. I am not worried too much about shock resistance. I am usually careful (Although I dropped it while applying the BSE. Works no problemo though).

I have a couple of blemishes/bubbles but hopefully those will become less apparent over the next 24-48 hours as per their instructions and info.

At last I can use my mini black Nano USB dock. I have never been able to use it because I had it in a Agent skin.

Let you know how it pans out.

[xGALEBIRDx]

clear's are very annoying for me, i cant tell you how akward they feel. so i got a silicone.

[Yagirlsheworld]

I've just bought my iPhone and I picked up a clear case with the screen protector,it works really good