I got the original CTA screen protector which was horrendous, but at least the cloth was semi nice that it came with.
Next I tried a Hori, but I believe I got a bad one due to shipping cause it just would not stick right. Anyways the Hori has its own problems as since it requires more surface area you will have to be more diligent about dust and how fast your work which is more of a pain then you actually need.
Now I got the Sony one and it went on beautifully! Pretty much goes on without any airbubbles or any problem. The only air bubbles you will see will be due to dirt, dust, and oil. Here are some tips to help.
1. Wear gloves! So you don't constantly put oil and dirt on the screen. You'd be suprised how much oil leaks out of your thumb at times.
2. Clean the majority of the dirty/grim/dust from your PSP Vita with a soft chamois cloth to prevent any scratching as you clean the surface. Breathe onto the screen to get a "bit" of moisture to help take off the oil. Eventually you will need something else to remove the last bit of dust as your chamois cloth by now will be putting on just as much dust as it takes off. The next step discuses how to remove all the reaming crap off the screen.
3. use scotch tape to pick up any excess oil and dust you might have missed with the cloth. It does a great job and won't scratch your Vita. Don't worry the tape won't stick as long as you keep one finger attached to an end and don't allow it to completely stick to the Vita screen. If you are scared that the whole tape might stick forcing you to remove it all you need to do is wrap a piece of tape around your glove finger(s) like a ring to ensure it doesn't do that but if you're careful and use one hand to hold it this shouldn't be a problem. The tape will not scratch/damage the touch screen! I have done this before with mine so don't worry about that and you can cover a lot of surface area quickly by doing this and best of all crap stuck to the tape won't be transferred back to the Vita!
4. Put your Vita away in the plastic bag it came with till you are ready to apply the protector.
5. Read the directions! Derp...Line up the protector so that it fits nicely on the screen then quickly remove the bottom film while holding onto the top film (the part covering the buttons) and allow the middle film (now exposed due to the removal bottom) to self adhere. Remove the top part and you're done.
6. If you see any bubbles they are most likely from dust so to remove those simply use the tip of your thumb (in the glove) at corner of the protector closest to the bubble and gently push on the corner to partially reopen the protector and use tape to remove the dust particulate from that part, and you may have to use your glove to rub it off as dust really loves to stick to the protector. Quickly allow it to self adhere so that dust won't float back onto the screen.
Be sure to work quickly but don't make sudden movements as this will cause dust to float in the air. Your biggest enemy with ANY screen protector is DUST. Eliminate that and you will have an easy time putting this on. I had to repeat my own step 6 quite a bit as I had played with my vita a lot and there was quite a bit of dust on it that I couldn't see. That's why I recommend going over with tape. Also try to work with the vita screen facing you as you do this so any falling dust falls on the edges of the Vita instead of the face of the screen where you are working. This of course is easier as a two man job doing it this way.
As for the Hori protecting the whole face, well I'm just going to get a silicone protector so I can protect the "whole" of my PSP and that should cover the face too. Plus as stated before, more surface area means a higher chance for dust, particulate, and dirt to stick and therefore more work due to more air bubbles. Not too mention the Hori is not easy to take on and off with its odd shape unlike the simple square one form Sony, and you will take of the screen this at least once to fix a bubble. I guarantee it. Also from extended play the oil from your hand will most likely seep under the Hori protector as it covers the button area and will probably due to heavy gaming be rubbed off, so I'm glad I made this choice.
All in all a great product.
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Reviews with images
A good protector for the money.
This is a good quality screen protector. Easier than many to get on and doesn't get many bubbles at all. The few it did get were easy to smooth out. Picture quality remains excellent and it does resist smudging/fingerprints better than just the glass. It has a nice feel, not too thick, the surface is smooth with no sticky or clingy feel to it. I did find that the edges tend to pull up just a little. It doesn't interfere with the picture since it's right were the screen meets the bezel, it's just a minor aesthetic issue. My only other complaint, and it's no fault of the product, just my preference, is that it only covers the screen itself and not the shiny black bezel around the screen. I don't plan to put any other kind of case on my Vita right now, so I want a protector that is bigger to protect that part.I will be searching for a larger protector but bonus, it fits the top screen of my 3DS XL perfectly! I had a long scratch at the base of the screen, gods only know how I got it, and it was noticeable when playing as it was curved and distorted the graphics there. This screen protector makes it invisible. I know it's for the Vita, but It seems to work for my 3DS even better. I can't find the scratch anymore even thought I know it's there. The screen distortion is completely gone, which makes me very happy. I am careful with my electronics and I was most unhappy when I found the scratch. It's been bugging me for a while and this protector fixed it visually. Fantastic.
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