Product Description

It's all about the screen. With your new iPad, you need to protect the screen from dirty fingerprints, smudges, scrapes and scratches. Speck's ShieldView precise-fit screen films will help defend your iPad display from potential damage while keeping it clearn and clear! ShieldView adds an ultra-thin durable layer of tranparent protection to your iPad. The film stays firmly in place without interfering with touchscreen functions. Plus, ShieldView is easy to apply, removes cleanly, and without any sticky residue. Microfiber cleaning cloth included in with the 2-pack of ShieldView screen protectors.

Product Details

• Color: Clear
• Brand: Speck
• Model: IPAD-SHVW-A025MT
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .50 pounds

Features

• Durable film protects iPad screen.
• Matte finish anti-glare coating for improved visibility and clarity
• Non-adhesive film is easy to apply and remove and won't leave any sticky residue
• Precisely engineered to fit device screens, buttons and controls
• Microfiber cleaning cloth

Customer Reviews

Bubbles!
They send you two of these, because it's so difficult to install you will goof the first one up. On my first try, I ended up with bubbles that would not move no matter what I tried, peeling the film back and resetting didn't help. The second time I cleaned the screen with Windex and made certain that there was no contamination on the screen, and after about 15 - 20 minutes of painstaking work, I got it on with no bubbles. You must work in a *very* clean environment because the slightest speck will cause a bulge in the film and form what appears to be an air bubble, but is a permanent defect. The sticky side of the film will ensure that any dust or hair is there for good. You can either live with it, or start all over with a new piece (at $12 a try). There is no doubt that the film cuts reflections, I was able to use the iPad outdoors (in the shade) - much easier to see than with the glossy surface. The screen doesn't look quite as razor sharp, but it's the trade off to cut reflections. The contrast didn't seem to be badly affected (blacks still look good). Off-axis viewing seemed fine.

Speck has gone for the bare-bones instructions, but I think this is a mistake. With a few more cautions and details about performing a proper installation, I probably would have got it on the first try instead of wasting money and becoming very frustrated with the product.

Absolute Junk - STAY AWAY!
This is a terrible and overpriced item. It is impossible to apply properly. I followed all instructions and even then it doesn't fall evenly on the screen. Lots of bubbles all over. The plastic film is not strong or thick enough to hold its shape during the application process. It tends to stick together (similar to thick scotch tape whose ends stick together if you pull a large piece out). Ended up trashing the item. Save your money - there are better alternatives available here, for a fraction of the price.

Excellent product, just needs a little care
I'm not entirely sure why folks are having problems with this product - but I suspect that the previous reviewer who said to view the video on the manufacturer's web site hit the nail on the head. The instructions on the package are inadequate.

The anti-glare properties are a much needed change to the standard screen, and the feel is actually an improvement. Instead of slick glass, it's satin smooth. But you do need to take a few minutes to install the protector correctly, exactly as shown in the 2:59 minute video. I viewed the video through once before opening the package, then did my installation while it played through again. Didn't even have to watch it all the way through the second time. Total installation? Less than five minutes.

The video doesn't emphasize making sure that the film is square to the screen so it doesn't touch the iPad sides, which can result in the edge of the film being slightly raised and create a `bubble.' That didn't particularly bother me as the edges are inside my case anyway - but it might bother others, so a bit of patience and caution is advised.

If you have an iPad and want to reduce glare, improve the screen `feel,' and protect that glass from things like jewelry - this one will do the trick nicely. Strongly recommended.