iPad Pro Returned 2021 12.9 inch iPad Pro

[MonsterBryton]

I recently returned my 12.9 inch due to blooming. I just couldn’t unsee it, I loved The iPad and the size.
I know that blooming is normal, but if that is normal, I don’t want it. 1499 is a lot for a device and to see blooming on almost every YouTube video is not okay. I wasnt also going to risk missing the 14 day return window waiting for Apple to release a software update that helps etc.

Did anyone else return theirs?

 

[pugxiwawa]

No display benefits other than In HDR movies.

Actually the improvement in contrast ratio in regular day-to-day usage (non-video) is pretty noticeable.

I’m returning mine and keep 2018 but if I have money to burn it’s definitely a really nice upgrade.

 

[sparksd]

Smart move - don't keep a device you don't like, whatever the reason.

 

[Rafterman]

I almost didn't buy the 12.9 beczause of all the blooming talk. Glad I judged it with my own eyes (which saw little to no blooming in normal conditions (i.e., not turning it to 100 percent brightness in a dark room). Blooming must be subjective to each person.

 

[sparksd]

I almost didn't buy the 12.9 beczause of all the blooming talk. Glad I judged it with my own eyes (which saw little to no blooming in normal conditions (i.e., not turning it to 100 percent brightness in a dark room). Blooming must be subjective to each person.

As it is with so many things. Some things people will look at and it will drive them nuts (me), others will look at the same and ask what are you talking about (my wife).

 

[william_fink]

I'm keeping mine because I can't see blooming.

 

[killramos]

I find it entertaining when people complain about blooming, and instead turn to a device where the whole screen blooms.

Sincerely, someone who owns neither type of pro and finds the whining funny

 

[MrEcted]

I find it entertaining when people complain about blooming, and instead turn to a device where the whole screen blooms.

Sincerely, someone who owns neither type of pro and finds the whining funny

Full screen "blooming" is less annoying because the screen is uniform. It's more distracting when only specific elements on a screen show this because it seems like your eyes are messed up or something.

 

[LogicalApex]

I’ve spotted blooming in certain cases, but they are rare enough to not be an issue for me. Apple mentioned that the LEDs are controlled separately from the screen via algorithms. I am expecting this will be a software issue that gets resolved. But I see it so rarely I don’t get bothered.

All that said. You do you. Never keep anything you aren’t happy with. Money is hard earned.

 

[PrettyWings]

Would have done the same thing. Everybody has standards for their money. $1500 is a certain amount to spend for a toy that has flaws.

 

[twarburg]

I have also returned mine bc of the blooming.. just cant unsee it.

Ordred the 11” instead.. would much rather have ips glow and backlight bleed to save some money to be honest

 

[Dockland]

What is "blooming"?

E: I looked it up. It's faulty I'd say. Should be a warrantee matter.

 

[jimmy_uk]

What is "blooming"?

E: I looked it up. It's faulty I'd say. Should be a warrantee matter.

It's not a fault, it's present because of the type of display technology used. It will bother some and others won't care or won't see it.

Every technology has its compromises - this is why you have to consider what you need the device to do thus deciding what to buy and what compromises you can live with. Thankfuly Apple have plenty of options right now.

 

[Dockland]

It's not a fault, it's present because of the type of display technology used. It will bother some and others won't care or won't see it.

Every technology has its compromises - this is why you have to consider what you need the device to do thus deciding what to buy and what compromises you can live with. Thankfuly Apple have plenty of options right now.

Ok, well then it's a bit over priced
I'll wait for OLED iPad next year. Nothing beats OLED on these kind of devices. Even Apple knows that.

 

[The Game 161]

Ok, well then it's a bit over priced
I'll wait for OLED iPad next year. Nothing beats OLED on these kind of devices. Even Apple knows that.

Only downside is OLED is expected to be on air not pro models at the moment.

 

[bluespider]

Blooming doesn’t bother me, the colors are just fantastic… it’s the damn battery life that is frustrating.. I’ll be keeping it though.

 

[Dockland]

Only downside is OLED is expected to be on air not pro models at the moment.

Ok, then it'll be an Air

 

[Macalway]

I see no blooming or shadows. Maybe my eyesight is bad.

I may need vitamins. Vitamin E, or maybe A

 

[Dockland]

I see no blooming or shadows. Maybe my eyesight is bad.

I may need vitamins. Vitamin E, or maybe A

That's great news.
Anyway, this display technique might not be that long lived.

Apple Says iPad Pro's XDR Display Designed to Minimize Blooming, but Some Users Still Notice the Effect

Some users are noticing more blooming on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro's Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display than expected, despite Apple's claims...

www.macrumors.com

 

[TiggrToo]

Keeping mine. No concern or issue. This blooming thing is IMHO blown out of all proportion by some very vocal people.

That said, if you don’t like something, return it. For everyone else who are on the fence about buying: try it and don’t assume it’s bad just because some folk said it was a showstopper. If it doesn’t work for you then you too can return it.

 

[AutomaticApple]

I recently returned my 12.9 inch due to blooming. I just couldn’t unsee it, I loved The iPad and the size.
I know that blooming is normal, but if that is normal, I don’t want it. 1499 is a lot for a device and to see blooming on almost every YouTube video is not okay. I wasnt also going to risk missing the 14 day return window waiting for Apple to release a software update that helps etc.

Did anyone else return theirs?

Folks, you asked for Mini-LED and got Mini-LED. This is what you've asked for. Enjoy the side effects.

 

[jimmy_uk]

That's great news.
Anyway, this display technique might not be that long lived.

Apple Says iPad Pro's XDR Display Designed to Minimize Blooming, but Some Users Still Notice the Effect

Some users are noticing more blooming on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro's Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display than expected, despite Apple's claims...

www.macrumors.com

I think Apple are all in for mini-led as a stop gap on the road to micro-led. You will see it on the Macbooks next.

 

[rui no onna]

Keeping mine. No concern or issue. This blooming thing is IMHO blown out of all proportion by some very vocal people.

That said, if you don’t like something, return it. For everyone else who are on the fence about buying: try it and don’t assume it’s bad just because some folk said it was a showstopper. If it doesn’t work for you then you too can return it.

Yep, this. At least in countries where there are good return policies. I realize returning is not an option for some.

 

[Ludatyk]

Folks, you asked for Mini-LED and got Mini-LED. This is what you've asked for. Enjoy the side effects.

Tbf, majority wanted OLED instead of Mini-LED. Me personally… I don’t have any major issues with Mini-LED. Only issue I came across with is LumaFusion… white is white. But it isn’t a cause for concern.

 

[jimmy_uk]

Tbf, majority wanted OLED instead of Mini-LED. Me personally… I don’t have any major issues with Mini-LED. Only issue I came across with is LumaFusion… white is white. But it isn’t a cause for concern.

The majority think they want OLED because that's is what the market has been pushing as the best display tech ever - ignoring PWM, off axis colour shift, overly warm yellows, burn in, heat etc.

Sure it's good because it is uses less power which has been good for mobile phones, because manufacturers keep cramming in more and more power draining features so need to reduce power consumption somewhere. And it's good for deep blacks when watching films. But I'll take the 5k imac LCD over everything right now.