azjack Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Almost didn't want to post these because now I realize just how filthy my dash and windshield are after looking at the pictures. Kind of embarrassing. But I think the pics give you a good idea what this anti-glare screen protector does. Recommended on another thread was the Power Support iPad mini anti-glare screen which I bought from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AARSPGE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Of course, the screen is not the right size, so I had to trim it to fit the AVIC. Generally, I am pleased with the result. It does reduce slightly the brilliance of the screen, but it's still pretty darn bright. You can see from the angle shots that no matter what, when you have direct sunlight hitting the screen, viewing at an angle is washed out. It's the straight on viewing angle in these pics where you can really tell a difference. What I was noticing before was reflection from the seats and other objects within the truck. The screen protector seems to have really cut that down. You can see difference in the 3rd and 4th photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 NICE. BIG A$$ KNOBS LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kstryker Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 NICE. BIG A$$ KNOBS LOL LOL!!! So how much did you have to trim is the question? Did you have to cut diagonally and vertically, or just one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azjack Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 LOL!!! So how much did you have to trim is the question? Did you have to cut diagonally and vertically, or just one? That was definitely a bit of a challenge. I pretty much could only use one edge of the screen protector because it is pre-cut to fit an iPad which has rounded corners and the AVIC has sharp 90 degree corners. I took a piece of copier paper, lined up one corner and then used a pencil to carefully trace the other two sides. Then i taped it to a piece of thin cardboard, used a heavy metal ruler as a straight edge, and cut a cardboard template using the paper as a guide with a razor blade. Finally, once I installed it on the screen, part of the lower left side overlapped a few millimeters. So I VERY carefully trimmed it with the razor blade while it was affixed to the unit. There's actually a very thin groove between the edge of the device and the actual screen that the blade fit right into and made a nice clean cut. After driving around with it, I have grown to really like it. No question, the glare and reflections are much less of a distraction now. The film also really resists finger prints. It was the rapid accumulation of finger prints that started to annoy me. I will have to be honest though, while it looks great and is still very bright, it does dull that shiny iPhone looking screen a bit which is just plain gorgeous to look at, as long as you don't have glare and tons of finger prints. On balance, I like it, and it was definitely an improvement driving around town today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rso81 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 It was probably me who recommended that screen protector on that other thread, because that's exactly what I have on my 8000NEX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azjack Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 It was probably me who recommended that screen protector on that other thread, because that's exactly what I have on my 8000NEX indeed it was, thanks for the tip, very happy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I should do the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kstryker Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Awesome...thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rso81 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I don't think any accurate measuring is necessary to make a cut out for the screen of the 8000NEX....just some basic trigonometry... Our hypotenuse is 7", and we know that the aspect ratio is 5:3 (which is what 800x480 is). Using our formula a^2 + b^2 = c^2 (c being the hypotenuse), we basically derive that our screen dimensions are.... Height = 3.6" Width = 6" That's what I used to cut my ipad screen protector down.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airman23 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I got a screen protector for my 8000NEX from screenpatronus,com however I don't think that they cut it correctly because the sides,both left and as well as the top non-capacitive area right are not covered by the screen protector but the capacitive area is covered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty3x3 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I got a screen protector for my 8000NEX from screenpatronus,com however I don't think that they cut it correctly because the sides,both left and as well as the top non-capacitive area right are not covered by the screen protector but the capacitive area is covered That would drive me absolutely nuts!! Over time, the edge around the screen protector will begin to collect dust and dirt and the line around the protector will be easier and easier to see. Have you contacted them to see if it's "supposed" to be this way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tekki Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I got a screen protector for my 8000NEX from screenpatronus,com however I don't think that they cut it correctly because the sides,both left and as well as the top non-capacitive area right are not covered by the screen protector but the capacitive area is covered Ya, I would need the full screen covered or that would annoy me too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airman23 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Does anybody know where to get a full screen protector for the Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX, i have seen this one on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/x2-NEW-HeraShield-Clear-Touch-Screen-Protector-For-Pioneer-AVIC-8000NEX-7-Radio-/151286529430?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 But I don't know if they cut theirs to cover the full screen. I'm awaiting an answer to that question that I sent to them via e-mail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 i would just by a ipad screen protector and cut it to size Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tekki Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 The one I put on my sons ipad is an anti static no smudge, and u can't even notice it's on the iPad, i gonna order that cause the nex is a dust magnet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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