Zagg / ShieldZone - InvisibleShield Review

The InvisibleShield is made and sold by ZAGG, which used to be ShieldZone, at http://www.ShieldZone.com. It is a thin plastic-like screen protector that is available in pretty much any size. There are pre-made versions to fit a myriad of electronic devices, or you can have them make a custom size. I've got one on my:

• iPod 
• cell phone
• GPS receiver
• Palm
• portable DVD player

The best thing about these is that they are 100% guaranteed never to scratch and, if they do, the company will replace them if you return the scratched one. The material and technology behind these screen protectors was originally developed to protect the leading edges of helicopter rotor blades from sand and other debris. If it can protect a metal blade from sand hitting it at well over 100 mph, it can protect your stuff from everyday dirt and dust. Short of cutting it with a knife, I have not been able to scratch it.

When you buy an InvisibleShield, it comes with the "application solution," which may be nothing more than water, but I'm not sure. They only guarantee the product if the installation is done according to their directions, so I always use the stuff. Basically, you clean the device, then spray this solution on the shield and place it on the device. Smooth out any bubbles that are trapped, and let it set for 24 hours. Some models require fairly simple "molding" to fit corners; this is accomplished by pressing the corner into the palm of your hand for a minute or so. One bit of advice: spend some time getting the installation right, because it's almost impossible to remove the shield without stretching it out of shape.

 If you've ever had an iPod or cell phone or DVD player that got a big scratch on its screen, you know how frustrating it is. Buy one of these, get it in place, and add yourself to the ranks of the scratch-free!