Sunday, April 6, 2014

Product Review: IMOS Solid EX Corning 0.3mm Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 5/5C/5S

We can find a lot of screen protector in the market, but if you are looking for the hardest one, the best of the best, CORNING will be the brand. According to Corning, Gorilla Glass is on more than 2400 product models, 2.4billion devices and 33 major brands. And because of this, there are a lot of screen protector seller who claimed that they are selling a Gorilla Glass Screen Protector. But do you aware that, most are not authorised by Corning and the product might even be a counterfeit product!

Today, we would like to introduce IMOS, a screen protector manufacturer that are widely known in Taiwan for their highest quality screen protector. IMOS is working with a public listed company in Taiwan to product Corning Screen Protector - IMOS Solid EX series.

Latest series by IMOS - Solid EX 9H 0.3 Corning Glass Screen Protector
On the back of the box, it's clearly stated the key features of the IMOS Solid EX Corning. The high level of transparency, oleophobic coating, the thickness of 0.3mm and the 9H surface hardness (based on pencil hardness)



On top left corner of the package, there is a hologram of authenticity to prevent imitation. On the side, there is the security seal. So there is no worries for one to get a imitation good or a fake unit. Apart from iPhone 5 series, IMOS Solid Ex Corning also available for the brand new Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2 and the All New HTC One (M8)







For those who ordered online, or prefer self installation, you can refer to the contain within the IMOS Solid EX Corning box. (contains might be replaced without any further notice)



Inside the item pack, you can find the installation kit, as well as complimentary 3.5mm and lightning connector dust plug.



On the right is the IMOS Solid EX Corning Glass Screen Protector and a high quality microfiber cloth.



You can find the IMOS Solid EX Corning Glass Screen Protector inside the Metallic Green pack.



Besides the IMOS Solid EX Corning Glass Screen protector, you will also find a piece of dust remover for your phone screen.



This is how the IMOS Solid EX Corning glass screen protector looks like. You can differentiate between an original Corning glass and a normal tempered glass by looking at the transparency of the glass. If you find the side of the glass is blue or green, that means it's not a Corning glass, but a normal tempered glass. (hints: You can look at your tempered glass table at home, and you will see a green coloured side). The next time a seller tell you their screen protector is made with gorilla glass and you finds colouring on the side, you can tell that the seller is lying.



On top of that, if you hold the IMOS Solid EX Corning Glass, you will find it very comfortable. Unlike most glass screen protector, the IMOS Solid EX Corning Glass has a rounded edge on the side as well as the speaker and home button area. This will prevent your from hurting your hand while using the phone.


In order to offer the thinnest Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protector at 0.3mm, IMOS has been working with Corning manufacturer to come out with a 0.3mm instead of the original 0.6mm. And after adding a layer of adhesive, it only turns out to be 0.4mm thick.



The installation is very simple. First, clean your screen.



Remove the protective sticker,



First, align it with the home button and slowly place it on the phone. It will attached to the phone by itself.



Then, align the top with the speaker hole to ensure a perfect alignment.



If there is a dust trapped in between the screen protector, slowly lift the screen protector up and use the supplied dust remover to remove the dust. Do not worry about affecting the adhesive as it is made with high grade material.


After the installation, you will not find much difference from a naked iPhone screen. For the iPhone, it just another layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top of the original corning gorilla glass screen.



Similar to the other IMOS series, the Solid EX Corning also coated with oleophobic coating. Water will turn into droplets instead of spreading on the screen.



Here are some videos that show the durability of the 9H hardness on the IMOS Solid EX Corning Glass Screen Protector.



And since there are a lot of counterfeit products in the market, IMOS engraved all their Glass Screen Protector with the "imos" wordings.


You can use a flash light to look at the right bottom corner to ensure your IMOS Solid EX Corning is the authentic product.


Conclusion:

IMOS Solid EX 9H 0.3mm Corning Glass offers many features including high transparency, high surface hardness, full protection, and the most comfortable in terms of the rounded borders and thus the price is higher than those China / Korea OEM Brand Screen Protector in the market.
But for a Recommended Selling Price at RM159, you can be assured on a top quality protection that is similar with the original glass that offers the most delicate touch to your screen and at the same time, offer protection against scratches due to keys, coins, and other metal objects.

This is the time to ponder, do you want to place the fate of your phone on a cheap, low quality made screen protector to protect your iPhone 5/5C/5S screen that worth up to RM1000? Or you would prefer to invest on a trusted Corning Glass Screen Protector to offer you 2 times protection?

Note: The photos and contents of the articles are taken from another chinese blog written by a great blogger in Taiwan. If you prefer to read a chinese version of this blog, you can click on this link: http://www.kocpc.com.tw/archives/4702