I agree and I would like it too but since I only need 256 GB I can't buy the 1 TB model just to have the option of buying (with additional surcharge) the nano...so, quality aside, the truth is that it costs much more than the glossy one because I think most users don't buy the larger size models.
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iPad Pro To nano or not to nano?
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Absolutely. I’m in the same boat. 256Gb would be enough, less RAM and CPU cores wouldn’t bother me either. It kinda feels like I paid almost double just for nano. Annoying.
Same boat with me, but will pay for the 1tb cell version when it becomes available to test along side my glossy oled 13 Pro. Hope the nano screen trickles to iPhones some day too.
Yes, that is the main reason why I probably will not get the Nano. It is visible on the Studio Display as well. There are obviously matte finishes out there that aren't grainy; my 4K Dell monitor is matte and there is no graininess, but Apple's "Nano" texture is made in such a way that it results in a visible graininess, especially when looking at text on a white background. After viewing it in the Apple Store the other day, I noticed that the graininess was not as pronounced as that of the Studio Display, but it was still there, and most noticeable when lighter colors were on the disaply. I hope this technology can improve to where it does not need to be grainy to be matte. (And I'm wondering if, now that there is a matte option for the iPad, that this will be brought to the MacBook? Or should I say "brought back" since many years ago, there were matte MacBooks...)
I got the nano just now and I absolutely love it. I can actually use my iPad in the sun! Now I need to know if should go for the 13 vs the 11. *sigh*
I’m thinking of using the 13 for a laptop replacement and for my guitar tabs. But do I neeeeeed it?
I’m thinking of using the 13 for a laptop replacement and for my guitar tabs. But do I neeeeeed it?
100% agree! Those that say it looks just like a matte screen protector need to go to the Apple Store and actually take a look at one.
i could get one from Best Buy delivered next week. I’m just so torn on the size.I have the same exact dilemma. I can't find any 13 inch nanos anywhere.
After sampling a Nano 11" in the store the other day, I swapped my non-Nano for what appeared to me as a major upgrade in screen quality. Looks so much nicer to my eyes, and the tradeoffs seem pretty minimal. Expensive yes, but I also doubled my storage and I suppose the extra ram doesn't hurt. My one and only concern would be longevity of the screen treatment/resistance to scratches. I take care of my devices so I'm not that worried.
I read all the pros and cons here, but there was no substitute to going to the Apple store and trying it out.
I read all the pros and cons here, but there was no substitute to going to the Apple store and trying it out.
Just got my 13” nano screen iPP and love the texture and screen. I may be an outlier here as I’ve used matte screen protectors on my last two iPad Pro’s and couldn’t imagine using the gloss screen. I actually now prefer the softer and less textured surface, as it has less drag Than the matte film does, but still feels more natural than a gloss screen.
The screen almost looks like a printed page. It’s so amazing
I finally got my hands on a 1TB nano texture after trekking out to Corte Madera two days ago, and after 48 hours with it I can unequivocally voice my opinion.
I feel like there is a lot of discussion in the media that tries to both sides the the question of "To nano or not to nano?" and my feeling is more decisive the answer is simply if you can afford it, you should definitely nano. Nano the absolute **** out of your purchase and never look back. The display is life changing as someone who works from coffee shops, bright offices, and travels up to 20 weeks per year.
I was using Slack this morning over morning coffee and remarking on how it almost looks like someone painted Slack on to my iPad. There is a slight bit of blurriness and a tinge of grain on white surfaces, but weirdly it almost adds to the character of the display for me.
The blacks while watching movies or TV are slightly washed in light spaces, but it's infinitely better than distracting reflections. In addition, the blacks and clarity for movies appear almost indistinguishable from the glossy at night when it's not diffusing any light source and I truly don’t notice any difference in sharpness.
Finger prints to me are significantly less noticeable than the glossy and the different texture feels more natural for a touch display. It's softer, has less friction, and makes the device feel more light or effortless.
It’s also easier to clean than a Nano Texture Studio Display or Pro Display XDR. I accidentally splashed a little water on it and got a dot of soup on it last night while making dinner and it wiped right off. Contrast that with the Studio Display where I sneezed on it and it took me like 30 minutes of careful cleaning to get it back to normal. I suspect this new process is more resilient and they know it, but are being predictably cautious.
I'm glad Apple found a process that works on a touch screen device. I suspect given how limited they are the decision to only make them for the high end is an issue of supply. I hope they remedy this and bring nano to storage models as well.
Now I am looking forward to the 32" OLED nano texture display as well as a MacBook Pro OLED Nano.
I feel like there is a lot of discussion in the media that tries to both sides the the question of "To nano or not to nano?" and my feeling is more decisive the answer is simply if you can afford it, you should definitely nano. Nano the absolute **** out of your purchase and never look back. The display is life changing as someone who works from coffee shops, bright offices, and travels up to 20 weeks per year.
I was using Slack this morning over morning coffee and remarking on how it almost looks like someone painted Slack on to my iPad. There is a slight bit of blurriness and a tinge of grain on white surfaces, but weirdly it almost adds to the character of the display for me.
The blacks while watching movies or TV are slightly washed in light spaces, but it's infinitely better than distracting reflections. In addition, the blacks and clarity for movies appear almost indistinguishable from the glossy at night when it's not diffusing any light source and I truly don’t notice any difference in sharpness.
Finger prints to me are significantly less noticeable than the glossy and the different texture feels more natural for a touch display. It's softer, has less friction, and makes the device feel more light or effortless.
It’s also easier to clean than a Nano Texture Studio Display or Pro Display XDR. I accidentally splashed a little water on it and got a dot of soup on it last night while making dinner and it wiped right off. Contrast that with the Studio Display where I sneezed on it and it took me like 30 minutes of careful cleaning to get it back to normal. I suspect this new process is more resilient and they know it, but are being predictably cautious.
I'm glad Apple found a process that works on a touch screen device. I suspect given how limited they are the decision to only make them for the high end is an issue of supply. I hope they remedy this and bring nano to storage models as well.
Now I am looking forward to the 32" OLED nano texture display as well as a MacBook Pro OLED Nano.
Im with you I’ve had both for the last week and I find the Nano much superior for me myself and I
I, on the other hand, find the nano better for the eyes (less bright glare and contrast and more restful). Of course, these are all personal needs that are different from each other.
Well, I caved. After watching more video reviews and playing around with it in the Apple Store again (and again), I returned the non-nano and got a nano 11. And it is just incredible. Everything looks sharp and smooth at the same time, like a printed (or painted) page, like there is no glass barrier at all between the content and your own eyes. This effect is even more pronounced in regular lighting conditions (i.e. not an Apple Store). And in low(er) light, the blacks are absolutely OLED-inky. This is quite simply the best screen I have ever seen, on any device. I just hope this nano wizardry comes to the iPhone (and Apple Watch) next.
I do agree, in fact I too returned the 11” glossy model and ordered the nano one (I admit, despite not needing 1TB..). But the Oled+Nano screen makes all the difference! PS Real life is not glossy so, in my opinion, the nano has, in a way, a more natural effect.
I needed 512 so the step up to 1 TB wasn‘t quite as steep as for the 256 folks, but boy was it worth it. Now I‘m looking for ways to fill the SSD 😂
Who drops $2k just for "testing one in real life scenarios"? It's not like the Apple Store is gonna rent one out to me for a day. I don't buy something I am not convinced I want to keep. I use Apple products since the PowerBook and have yet to return a single Apple device. I won't start buying devices for "testing".
I agree with this to at least some extent. It's not a good thing when Youtubers go out and buy an assortment of devices to make a demo video of (with the intention of returning most or all of them), or when a consumer buys several variations to try them out before deciding which one to keep... the cost of processing the returned devices gets (to some degree) incorporated into the price everyone pays.
That being said, I'm never absolutely convinced that I'll be keeping an iPad until I'm able to test it in my own environment and with my own work (photo editing). I'll take preliminary steps to help reduce the chance of having to return it, with the first being scrutinizing reviews and user posts, and the second being to bring my current iPad to the store to compare how color is rendered (which is the most important issue for me), and if that gives me a pretty strong indication that it will be suitable for me, only then do I buy it.
But I still need to work with it in my own controlled lighting conditions to know for sure.