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Benefits of Photodon's Screen Protectors for Mobile Computers

April 6, 2023 | By Cameron McLean

Mobile computers come in all shapes and sizes. They can be handheld, wearable, drone-mounted, or vehicle-mounted. They also optimize daily operations for the commercial, logistical, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Designated mobile computers are generally more robust and purpose-built than a standard smartphone. They scan barcodes and stay in communication with your team while on the job.  They keep track of everything from parcels to medications, or take photos or videos for record on your ERP software.  

Mobile computers cost as much or more than a smartphone, and owners usually purchase a fleet. Their use allows for great increases in efficiency, overcoming the cost of ownership quickly. Because of this, mobile computers have become a critical investment that are essential to any organization with a mobile workforce.  

Whether your organization already utilizes mobile computing, or you are just researching the idea, it is important to consider the effects should these assets be damaged or broken. If a device breaks, it cannot work, and you will experience downtime. Additionally, the cost of ownership of the broken device will be higher than its unbroken counterparts because it saw a shorter service life, and now must be repaired or replaced. A damaged device will not be worth as much when it is time to trade it in.

Photodon's Time-Saving Advantages

Screen protectors can help to protect mobile computers during their daily duties. Photodon offers a wide selection of materials to enhance device use and protect mobile computer screens from scratches, drops and the daily wear and tear of industrial use. Since our screen protectors will not shatter from impact, they are the ideal screen protection solution for heavily-used fleet devices.  

Screen protector installation may seem like a great chore, but many manufacturers will work with customers to install screen protection on fleet devices. Distributors may have this capability, and Photodon has a clean room for installation as well.

If you decide to take on the installation within your organization, Photodon provides installation supplies to help ensure a successful installation on each device.   This installation video can help: How to install a screen protector – YouTube.

Photodon employees are always happy and ready to help with any questions you may have. You can always contact us at 847-377-1185, M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, or email us at [email protected].

Photodon is More Than Screen Protectors and Privacy Filters!

February 8, 2023 | By Jenny Sockol

It's true that Photodon's most commonly used capability is the custom production of screen protectors and privacy filters. But did you know that our specialties extend beyond that?

Photodon offers so many more services and products than the screen protectors and privacy filters we are known for. Just a few of these capabilities include producing monitor hoods and laptop stands, using our multiple lasers to cut and even etch screen protectors, and installing customers' screen protectors on their devices in our clean room. Watch our capabilities video to see some of our talents and abilities.

You can also keep reading to learn more about what Photodon can do.


Screen Protectors

Laser-cutting screen protectors makes up the most of what we do. Along with all of the current devices on our site, we also create custom cut options for just about any other screen that exists.

Custom Cut Screen Protectors

Custom cutting is our specialty. With our top-of-the-line technology, we can cut any shape or size to meet your needs. Camera holes, notches, knobs, or different corners are no problem for our specialized team.

Privacy Filters

Photodon provides privacy filters for all industries that require that personal and other sensitive information be kept secure. We have 3 different types of privacy filter material, and they all start to reduce screen viewing at approximately 30 degrees and turn the screen nearly black at angles greater than 45 degrees.

Different Film Type Choices

Whether you need an anti-glare film, a clear film, or a privacy filter, Photodon has you covered with 13 different film choices available on our website. We are also able to supply specialty films for specific purposes depending on demand. Other companies only offer one or two types of material, but at Photodon, you can create a screen protector that fulfills your particular need.

Small and Large Diagonal Sizes

Photodon has incredible abilities that allow for the creation of screen protectors of all sizes. We cut screen protectors for devices as small as a watch face and as large as a 100-inch diagonal monitor, making us extremely versatile.

Multiple Lasers

Using a laser is a fast, efficient way to cut screen protector material. It's even faster when there are 2 lasers to process all the orders. Because of this, Photodon provides exceptional lead times, with many jobs shipping out the same or the next day. We also fulfill high volume orders faster, making our lead times very manageable for our business customers.

Clean Room

Photodon has a clean room, and we use it for customers who want us to install their screen protectors for them. Our clean room is built specifically to limit dust particles from getting under the screen protector, which is the main cause of a bad installation. Our experienced team has installed thousands of protectors onto devices for our customers. No size is too big for our Photodon team!

Monitor Hoods

Making monitor hoods is another Photodon specialty. We design them to help provide your monitor with shading from overhead or window light, and they come in two varieties: office and indoor-outdoor. Both styles are easy to install and remove, easy to clean, and can fold down for compact storage.

Microfiber Cloths

Photodon sells microfiber cloths. These high-quality cloths are great for scratch-free cleaning, and they pick up germs and bacteria. In addition, they are washable and even customizable. With our large assortment of colors, sizes, and 6 different styles, you can't go wrong with Photodon's microfiber cloths!

Etching

Our laser machines can etch words, designs, part numbers, or anything else you want directly onto your screen protector or microfiber cloths. There are many possibilities with our etching capabilities, and you are welcome to use your imagination. Label your screen protector with your name or a quote, or put a part number on it for easy identification. We also etch microfiber cloths, most commonly with a business name or logo.

Laptop Stands

One of Photodon's newest products is our laptop stand. The ingenius design allows for the perfect video conferencing angle for all your meetings. It's also adjustable, versatile, and easily portable. There are multiple advantages to this laptop stand, including ventilation for your laptop, four adustment levels, and four different colors.

Custom Products

Photodon's screen protectors can be used for more than protecting your devices. We have had customers use our screen protectors for projects such as creating a "floating" picture frame to protecting signatures on items.

Our acryllic material has also been used for a unique project for custom mazes in research settings.

Cleaners

Screen cleaners are essential to a more successful screen protector or privacy filter installation. That is why not only are they included in our complimentary installation kits, but you can also purchase any of Photodon's cleaners at any time. These installation kits are superb for maintenance of your screen protector or privacy filter as well, and they can also be used on so many other items around your home.

In Conclusion

As you can see, Photodon is more than just screen protectors and privacy filters.

Photodon employees are always happy and ready to help with any questions you may have. You can always contact us at 847-377-1185, M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, or email us at [email protected].

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How to Internationally Ship Photodon Screen Protectors

April 27, 2022 | By Jenny Sockol

Photodon does business with countries all over the world, so we're experienced in international shipping.  We strive to provide the least expensive way possible to get our products to our customers overseas, while ensuring that the products are not damaged upon receipt.

Our recommended method of shipping internationally is via FedEx. We can also work with our international customers to ship on their shipping accounts.

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Computer Privacy Screens Hit the Big Time

June 22, 2021 | By Cameron McLean

Do you use a curved monitor?

If you use a curved ultrawide monitor, you know the performance and efficiency offered by this type of screen is unparalleled. These popular monitors are at the forefront of the commercial market, bringing with them some unintended security risks. In a time of ransomware, phishing, email hacking, and fraud, it is doubly important to put a complete mitigation strategy into practice. Unprotected large screens increase opportunities for threat actors to access data through snooping. The good news is that with Photodon's ultrawide computer privacy screens, your team can reduce vulnerabilities while enjoying the benefits of an ultrawide monitor setup! 

Photodon has you covered

Our filters are available to fit the most popular curved widescreen monitors on the market today, such as the Dell U4919DW and Samsung CHG90 QLED 49-inch monitors. If you don't see the monitor you need on our website, not to worry! We can cut custom-sized privacy filters based on your specifications up to a 57.9-inch diagonal. Photodon cuts computer privacy screen material to its final size in Traverse City, MI.

As experts in the field of screen protectors and privacy filters, we have served everyone from mom-and-pop shops to major corporations, and we've also fulfilled prime contracts for the United States government. Whether you are a startup just getting off the ground or a corporation with a global reach, Photodon's privacy filters will allow you to share what you want, and only what you want.

Please contact us so we can work out a solution for you at 847-377-1185, M-F 9:00 a.m – 5:00 pm EST, or email us at [email protected].

We strive to earn your business for life!

January 14, 2021 | By Jolynn Paige

As a USA-based manufacturer of custom screen protectors, privacy filters, and other screen accessories, we're proud to say we've survived and thrived in today's global economy.  We offer superior-quality materials at affordable prices with the best customer service in the industry.  (Check out our A+ Better Business Bureau ratings and reviews on our website). Located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan, we'll do whatever it takes to gain your business. 

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Suprise! Made in the USA custom screen protectors!

December 28, 2020 | By Don Basch

Our Traverse City, Michigan-based business makes custom screen protectors by importing several kinds of screen protector and privacy filter material and then cutting, packaging, and branding it.  We are capable of filling large, multi-piece industrial orders, and we are the best in the business when it comes to providing high-quality, reasonably priced solutions for our business-to-business partners. Check out what others have to say about us.

We specialize in custom screen protector services and custom kits, plus we are able to supply unique shapes and sizes to meet our customers' display protection needs. With no minimum order quantity, we will make generic labeled screen protectors and kits which our customers can sell directly to their customer base.

Some of our business clients will add screen protectors or privacy filters to their already top-selling products alone or in a kit form.  Kits can include color printed or etched superior-quality promotional microfiber cloths, which can then be placed in a company's device packaging, thus adding value to their end customer. Continue reading

Photodon's Growth Leads to a Big Move

February 14, 2020 | By Jolynn Paige

What better way for a business to start out a new decade than to move into a big, beautiful building?  After 20 years of expanding, and 8 years of renting, Photodon's owners, Don and Jeanette Basch, decided it was time to invest in their own building. "We've known for quite a while that the business was growing out of our rented space. We just needed to find the right fit," said Don. Continue reading