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iPad Pro To nano or not to nano?
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Absolutely, that's something I have been longing for
The fact that they include a polishing cloth with the nano display version means that it’s probably not for me.
Didn't they advise people don't touch the Studio/XDR Display nano versions due to propensity to scratches/marks?
In this case it surely must be a different process because obviously you touch an iPad constantly?
Is this another MagSafe I wonder - MagSafe for iPhone being an entirely different thing to MagSafe for MacBooks.
In this case it surely must be a different process because obviously you touch an iPad constantly?
Is this another MagSafe I wonder - MagSafe for iPhone being an entirely different thing to MagSafe for MacBooks.
Maybe not. It could be a once u see it, can’t go back kinda deal.
I’m curious how using the pencil feels on the nano texture glass. But not enough to buy it. I also don’t really use the pencil.
I'd like Nano, but I'm not keen on shelling out for 1TB of storage. I buy the cell version specifically so I can just stream whatever I need to.
Edit: I forgot, I have stuff I can trade in! 1TP iPP + Nano coming in hot!
Edit: I forgot, I have stuff I can trade in! 1TP iPP + Nano coming in hot!
This is my conundrum as well - always been a fan of matte screens (ordered them on the old-gen 15" MBPs) but now with OLED and primarily using it for media consumption and reading, is it worth it?
Wonder if it makes the camera more soft!?
Wonder if it makes the camera more soft!?
I got so unsure, too, so that I cancelled my order with the normal glossy screen for now. I mainly use my iPad for reading / surfing the web and especially movies – if nano texture visibly takes aways sharpness and color "popping", I definitely prefer living with reflections in bad light situations. However, the first hands-on impressions I saw seems like you only win with nano, and the trade-offs described above are EXTREMELY minimal.
Does anybody here already have an educated opinion if this can be possible? Or will this definitely be a higher trade-off than that it seems at the moment?
Does anybody here already have an educated opinion if this can be possible? Or will this definitely be a higher trade-off than that it seems at the moment?
I am also unsure whether I should use the normal glass or Nano. Has anyone found any hands-on reports that go into this? Thank you!
We will just have to wait and see them in the store, ideally next week. I would have no problem just replacing my purchased one, unopened even, for the nano if needed. A hassle yes, but not much of one.
I see no other way. Oh, yes I forgot, there's the YT influencers to consider (just kidding).
I see no other way. Oh, yes I forgot, there's the YT influencers to consider (just kidding).
There are many youtube videos etc that compare the glossy and etched glass OLED displays of the Steamdeck. Obviously not the same display but probably the closest comparison you could find for a handheld device.
I’m personally eager to see this screen finish in the Apple Store, and compare it against a glossy one. My main problem with matte glass protectors is the reduced crispness and the added blurriness they add to the gorgeous Retina display of the iPad Pro. We’ll see how big is the difference, because the good thing about the matte display is the drastic reduction of fingerprints and smudges.
You’re not supposed to touch the iPad Pro display. That’s why the $300 Magic Keyboard is mandatory, remember?
You will probably be advised to use the iPad cloth
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Interesting, thank you. And what are the main advantages of the nano (for non professional users)? Thank you
Nano is like a matte screen. Current iPad screens are very glossy and show reflections, almost like a mirror. Nano makes them less reflective. Nano helps people who use it outside a lot or sit near bright windows. But nano creates some slight diffusion.
Normally I prefer matte displays, but in the hands-on the nano texture didn’t look great. It’s also not worth the premium if you don’t really need more than 256 GB.
Considering the new Pros have 1000 nits of brightness, and 1600 peak (normal iPads have 500), problems outdoors or in bright lights, requiring a matte screen seems unnecessary. In which case, it comes down to simple preference. Some like the less mirror-y look.
Yeah, on the one hand it's nice to see some differentiation of the iPad product lines in terms of base storage and storage options but on the other hand the pricing ladder shenanigans continue with RAM options and the nano display options on the Pro lineup. SMH
Just saw two videos about the nano-texture screen - the display is definitely matte but the black bezels are still glossy (my guess is to make the camera shine through the glass and not have a soft image, so they just left the bezels completely glossy).
Still up in the air about it!
Still up in the air about it!