I have the mini led ipp 12.9 and honestly, as a regular user who uses it for university, apps include notability, one note, etc, 3d apps, and work related apps, I have no issue whatsoever. I do get what users are saying about the shadow etc on the side, but honestly its not even noticeable when I use the ipad that i do not care. I didn't even notice it till users were pointing it out and I'm still - it doesn't effect me.
When I'm watching content, I am focusing on the middle of the screen at my app, not the sides and it doesn't affect the app in anyway. When I use any drawing app, I'm doing sketches on white background. When I read white text on black background, i do not see blooming and my brightness is not even maxed as is at medium. I do not know what BAD means - does it make the device unusable entirely? is it affecting display and content? I am only speaking for myself and I'm happy with the device. Perhaps when more users receive their devices, in July, more will feel the same and just enjoy it ☺️
I do not watch Netflix on the device, never have, as I have my regular smart TV I use. I do watch some YouTube for school, research etc but all in all its a great device, FOR me and my needs atleast.
NOW, the issue is the thunderbolt, as I saw a bunch of YouTube vids saying the speed is not adequate when connecting TB3 devices with nvme etc..which Is what I wanted to use..hoping its a software fix on boosting the speeds or making tb3 port accessible to more enclosures. Not sure yet on that, which is unfortunate. Still trying to see which is the best tb3 enclosure/nvme drive combo.