I would disagree Glass Screen Protectors are a Must on the iPad. I recently dropped my iPad Air 2 and it had a Glass Screen Protector and it looks like it saved the screen so for me personally it is a must.
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iPad Pro PSA: Don’t put a screen protector on 10.5 ipad.
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You seem pretty hostile to screen protectors that don't even affect you. LOL. I have one on my 12.9 Gen 1 iPad, and it works PERFECTLY with the Pencil. In fact I like it better. But here is the thing. Me doing that doesn't mean YOU have to do it. I will, however, be perfectly happy to have higher resale value. Thanks!
It's in your situation, it depends if it's a must for the individual. In your case, you dropped your iPad and you are claiming the screen protector saved it. That very well may be, but not everybody is in that situation or needs a screen protector. I have never used a screen protector my iPad and nor have the need currently. But, I also understand everyone has different preferences. But I don't think a must applies to everyone either.
That is true. in-fact its my first iPad that I have dropped and also it was in a Logitech keyboard case that did not have good protection. As you say a screen protector is not a must but if ones does drop their iPads or use their iPads outside in areas where it could get damaged and they don't buy apple care + then it could be worth the few $$.
I'm in the non screen protector camp, I never put one on a phone, never put one on a tablet laptop or my watch and I haven't had issues with any of them even Android or Microsoft. If there was some horrible case I'd probably be using a screen protector! I remember agonizing over this with my first android phone until I saw youtube videos of people sawing on them with keys and not producing a scratch. I've always been amazed with the durability of the screens themselves and I honestly wonder if some of this is about how damaged the screen protecters themselves end up looking which kind of reinforces the perceived need of them but my screens never end up looking like that.
I agree with the to each their own sentiment, it's no skin off my back if someone wants to use one. To me I buy these things to enjoy them and the screen quality is one of the main benefits to a lot of these devices. With a lot of these devices we are paying for every sliver of performance so I'd rather enjoy that performance myself rather than worry about the performance for the next owner. Someone with a screen protector is going to say that preserves their performance and that's totally cool too, I've personally never had the lack of a screen protector impact my enjoyment of a device but if it improves someone else's by them not worrying about the screen it's providing value to them so no problem with me.
I agree with the to each their own sentiment, it's no skin off my back if someone wants to use one. To me I buy these things to enjoy them and the screen quality is one of the main benefits to a lot of these devices. With a lot of these devices we are paying for every sliver of performance so I'd rather enjoy that performance myself rather than worry about the performance for the next owner. Someone with a screen protector is going to say that preserves their performance and that's totally cool too, I've personally never had the lack of a screen protector impact my enjoyment of a device but if it improves someone else's by them not worrying about the screen it's providing value to them so no problem with me.
never used one on my previous ipads, but for use with the pencil, I'm extremely happy with the tempered glass one. Maybe it is just me, but the pencil feels like it glides better over it without fear of scratching the screen from micro debris
New iPad Pro 12.9" Screen Protector 2017, Bovon Ultra Clear Thin UV Resistant Anti Scratch - Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPad Pro (12.9-Inch)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157XKYPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_pm6zzb6M59BKK
This is the one I ordered for my first gen iPad Pro. I use the pencil pretty extensively. I would like to point out that you will probably have to play with a few to see what texture you can live with.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157XKYPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_pm6zzb6M59BKK
This is the one I ordered for my first gen iPad Pro. I use the pencil pretty extensively. I would like to point out that you will probably have to play with a few to see what texture you can live with.
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i can barely get it on an iPhone, i tried putting one on an iPad before and due to the size of the screen it was impossible for me to get it on without leaving bubbles behind
My trick has always been to Scotch tape the glass protector on to the device first, making sure that it's perfectly centered and doesn't have any room to wiggle around while applying--I usually try to do this before I even take the wrapping off of the device after unboxing it. Once I'm sure it won't move, I take the plastic wrapping off and plop the protector right into place. This leaves almost no time for dust or lint to settle underneath the protector. Then I work the bubbles out with my finger or with a credit card wrapped in a microfiber cloth. The bubbles are harder to get out with a glass protector than they are with a plastic film, but they will come out eventually.
Because I take such care in applying the protector and don't leave any lint or bubbles underneath, I usually forget it's even there.
Try the Anker Glass Screen Protectors they are easy to install. They come with extra tape to make it like a door hinge, so its easy to install. http://amzn.to/2tOsdQs or http://amzn.to/2tO8S1M
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I just put one on my brand new iPad 10.5. I had it on for about 2 days before the display on the iPad died. Initially I thought that the iOS 11 beta screwed things up, but the display doesn't work even with 10.3.2 reinstalled.
So my iPad is being replaced tomorrow. The Anker is nice, inexpensive and easy to apply. But I didn't like the feel when using my Apple Pencil. I'm going to try one of the Paperlike protectors as soon as they become available.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/paperlike-write-on-ipad-pro-like-on-paper/#/
I’ve always used an otterbox for my earlier iPads and wanted to try something different this time so I splurged on a PadandQuill Oxford case that has yet to arrive.
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What otterbox model did you use? I am considering getting one too from Amazon
[doublepost=1500000221][/doublepost]And yes, looks like I will still go with an aftermarket matte screen protector; I find it harder to play without a screen protector
I’ve always used a Defender. I liked it because I could throw my iPad I’m my soft briefcase with the screen protector on it and know it would be five. It is bulky. The company, which also owns Lifeproof, is great and readily replaces the cases if anything ever goes wrong, even years later! I’m still considering getting a new Defender, or maybe a Lifeproof Nuud, which is more expensive and requires you to buy the screen protector as an accessory.
Sounds good but I prefer a matte screen protector, possible to use your own with the Defender?
Never used a screen protector but always used a case to protect it when not in use. Not one scratch on any of the 10 iPads I have owned so far.
I'm putting one on because the new iPad Pro screen seems to pick up finger prints really easily which is much harder to clean off.
Have they changed the oleophobic coating or is it to do with the anti reflective screen? All my precious iOS devices were more fingerprint resistant and much easier to clean.
Have they changed the oleophobic coating or is it to do with the anti reflective screen? All my precious iOS devices were more fingerprint resistant and much easier to clean.
I am hearing this way too often. is this really the case ? Does the 10.5" iPP accumulates finger prints much more than any other previous iPad's ?
I noticed my IPP is a fingerprint magnate. Since my prior iPad is a 2nd gen Mini, I figured that was normal for all current iPads.
Yes they do. I did some searching and found people mentioning since the first gen iPad Pros.
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So you are saying the earlier 9.7" iPad Pro also had the same problem ? And the 10.5" iPP is even worst than that ?
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I never used one but people have been mentioning it since then. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/too-much-fingerprints-on-ipad-pro.1937268/
It might be since the air 2 or whichever iPad was the first to get the anti reflective coating. You definitly have to rub harder to get them off the iPad pro though.