I’ve a lifeless cockroach in my ceiling, and I solely seen it because of a Swap 2 display screen protector that, paradoxically, is meant to tame reflections. The protector in query is a pre-production pattern of the Jsaux Obsidian AR display screen protector, which is coming in October for $21.99.
The corporate claims it’s higher than customary display screen protectors as a result of it includes a comparable bodily vapor deposition (PVD) coating discovered within the Apple Studio Display. It’s supposed to cut back glare whereas retaining a shiny look — an excellent mixture for avid gamers, since you possibly can’t all the time select the place you’ll play video games.
In actuality, this pre-production display screen protector boasts minor enhancements which are straightforward to overlook. Obsidian AR barely reduces the depth of reflections hitting the display screen that might in any other case distract me throughout gameplay. Nonetheless, I seen these variations in images greater than I did whereas actively utilizing the Swap 2.
One factor I did have the misfortune to note as I performed my Swap 2 with the display screen protector geared up was the roach in my ceiling. That little sucker has most likely been lifeless for some time and I solely simply seen. In protection of Jsaux’s claims, it makes the daring LED tube illuminating the trapped roach somewhat dimmer and harder to pick, however not almost sufficient to wipe this encounter from my reminiscence.
I received’t go so far as to say that the Obsidian AR isn’t price your cash, having solely tried an early model. Everybody’s tolerance for glare is totally different, however I’m skeptical that the variations are price paying for in comparison with cheaper alternate options. To reiterate, simply considered one of these protectors will value $21.99 whereas you will get a three-pack of good-enough tempered glass protectors for beneath $10.
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