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SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for iPod Nano 6th Gen review
Jason Tsay
Especially when you’re using your iPod Nano as a watch, screen visibility can be a big issue when you’re out and about. Of course, our friends at CreTouch had a solution for us - the SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector. It was one of our favorite matte screen films for the iPod Touch but how does it perform on the iPod Nano?
Features
- Screen Protector with Enhanced Optical Hard Film
- Matte Type Hard Film to Prevent Smudges and Fingerprints
- No Rainbow Effect
- Good Surface Hardness : 3H
- Premium Silicon Adhesive : No Residue
- “Dry” Self Adhesive Application. Easy, Bubble Free Application
- Anti-UV Ray Coated
Our Impressions
The SGP Steinheil screen protector came in the standard SGP yellow envelope. Inside, you get two sets of film, a microfiber cleaning cloth, a squeegee card, a couple of dust removal stickers, and an SGP registration card.
Application of the film is pretty darn simple. Since the iPod Nano’s screen is only 1.5”, air bubbles are hardly an issue as long as you wipe the screen clean prior to application. The film is a tad smaller than the glass surface of the Nano but the screen area is covered completely. If you use a watchband accessory with your Nano, you won’t even have to worry about this. In fact, the Steinheil Screen Protector will fit perfectly with bands such as the LunaTik, which enclose the entire iPod.
The surface of the screen protector is great. Although it decreased screen clarity (as expected), glare was greatly reduced in sunlight. In addition, the smooth feel is unmatched and fingerprints on the glossy screen no longer were an issue. Since you’re probably not staring at your iPod Nano’s screen all day, the slight decrease in screen clarity is negligible. The larger issue about having a matte film is that you’ll have to turn the screen brightness up a little in order to see everything properly. Your battery life could take a hit as a result, although anything around or above the default brightness setting should be fine.
Overall
The SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for the iPod Nano is a great matte film for those who are tired of fingerprints or those who are tired of poor watch visibility in sunlight. The main issue you might encounter with this matte film is the need to crank up the screen brightness a tad. $12 for two sets of the screen protector is definitely not cheap, especially considering the small screen of the Nano. But if you can look past the screen clarity issue and the high price tag, it’s a great product.
Pro’s
- no fingerprints
- better visibility in sunlight
- compatible with many watch accessories
Con’s
- fairly expensive
- may need higher brightness setting
Where to buy
CreTouch — MSRP: $11.99
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This review was done by Jason Tsay, who was provided the SGP Steinheil Screen Protector by CreTouch.
