Review: BodyGuardz iPad Screen and Body Protector

MSRP: $29.95 (Screen and Back Protector)
Screen Protector: $19.95
Back Protector: $24.95

Usually, people are only worried about protecting their screens for their iPad, iPhone, PSP, DS, etc. But when you have a sleek back that can easily show dirt, like the iPad, you're going to want to protect it, too. BodyGuardz has released a screen and back protector ($19.95 and $24.95 respectively or both for $29.95) for the iPad.

I was a little concerned when I found out that I had to spray a solution (similar to soap and eyeglass cleaner) on the protectors and then place them, wet, on the iPad. Nothing happened, but it was weird for me to put anything wet near my iPad.

With that said, I think this is actually what makes this screen protector better than others. When I've tried to put screen protectors on other devices, they always seem to attract some dust or a hair, and then I have to take them off and try to clean them, and then I usually end up throwing the screen protector away. These screen and back protectors are made of a thicker plastic and the solution helps make them less sticky. Plus, you have to rub the solution around on the protectors with your fingertips, which helps to shove away any debris.

The instructions are simple and you can even view an instructional video on their website - www.bodyguardz.com/content/landing_page/page-apple_ipad.htm. #1. Just remember to wash your hands before you start applying these and you will probably spend 20 or 30 minutes getting these to fit just right. It's not really the protectors' fault; it's just a pain to apply one giant film over a giant screen perfectly. Also, you should apply these when you're not planning to use your iPad for 48 hours. After about 12 hours or so, you will notice that the screen protector will look hazy, but after about 48 hours the haze will disappear.

However, it actually took me closer to 4 days instead of 2 to get my screen protector to look perfect. After the first 48 hours, I still had some bubbles and smudges on the protector, so I took it off and reapplied it with more solution. When I did remove the screen protector, it was easy, and it didn't leave behind any residue on my iPad's screen. After I reapplied a new screen protector and waited another 48 hours, it looked a lot better but I still had some bubbles.

One more thing to note; included with the back protector, are cut sections to be placed on the sides of the iPad. So, you can seriously cover almost all of your iPad.

Overall, BodyGuardz has made a very nice protection kit for the iPad that is priced exceptionally well. I still had some bubbles appear on the screen, but I've never found a screen protector that is 100% perfect. If you are looking to cover almost every inch of your iPad in a scratch resistant film, then you should see what BodyGuardz - www.bodyguardz.com - has to offer.