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iPad Pro Would You Apply a Glass Screen Protector on the Mini-Led 12.9" iPad Pro ?
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Yeah but like, there are worse things happening in the world today. People are offering you their opinion, perhaps it’s what you were after, perhaps it isn’t, but that’s ok. Each to their own…
For what it’s worth, I have one on order and have been debating exactly this. I have a glass protector and a matte film protector but I’m seriously considering going without on this iPad due to the screen quality. I might do it, I might not. But I’m not going to worry about other peoples opinions on it!
For what it’s worth, I have one on order and have been debating exactly this. I have a glass protector and a matte film protector but I’m seriously considering going without on this iPad due to the screen quality. I might do it, I might not. But I’m not going to worry about other peoples opinions on it!
I will be putting one on mine, partly due to habit but also to help with resale value when the time comes, you can easily gain £100-£150 resale value when the screen is in pristine condition.
2 Pack of the ESR screen protectors = £15, personally I have never found the ESR ones to degrade the quality or responsiveness of the screen and at least I have got the peace of mind.
If I were to invest in Apple Care, I probably would still slap one on it lol 😂
2 Pack of the ESR screen protectors = £15, personally I have never found the ESR ones to degrade the quality or responsiveness of the screen and at least I have got the peace of mind.
If I were to invest in Apple Care, I probably would still slap one on it lol 😂
bought a pen tip for Apple Pencil to compensate for the screen protector I’m putting on my new iPad.
Slapped the flolab blue light protector on my new 12.9. It’s horrible. In daylight it adds a blueish tint to everything. Never experienced anything like that with Zaggs blue light protectors.
Hadnt used them before. Have to say they’re quick to ship but very slow to no service if there’s a problem or question.
Chose the regular one, never believed in that blue light stuff. Working really well over here!
I like the Whoosh products! The cleaning spray and cloth are used in at least some regions Apple stores!
I always use a screen protector on my Apple products. For my new 11 inch IPP, I have an Elecom film that gives the paper like feel with the pencil. I initially tried Whitestone Dome screen protector (based on a recommendation from this forum) - price was right and came with 2. However, both were defective. They both had an exact same tiny spot in the middle that would not lay down flat. I am pretty good with installing protectors but those were garbage. I highly recommend the Elecom brand. My 9.7 IPP has its original Elecom protector and it still looks great. The new Elecom went down beautifully.
I totally agree with you. I use a glass protector on my phone and the Elecom paper like film on my IPP.
I put a spiegen glass ez fit immediately on my new 12.9, can’t notice any difference zero bubbles. It’s mostly for peace of mind. I did not use a screen protector on my 2018 iPad Pro, did not notice any scratches unless you look for them under certain lighting conditions.
AppleCare doesn't cover superficial screen scratches.
Been using my new 12.9” without a screen protector since Friday and am now convinced not to use one again. Much less reflections compared to the 2020 I have with one on, fingerprints are a lot less visible as well since theres less reflection/glare.
I have belkin glass screen protector on my iphone pro max the one they put on for you at apple store but cant see on the store for ipad the new one
Went without for the first time when I got my 11" Pro because of the glass screen protector touch glitches (registered funny if it was on a pillow, or not touching the metal sides, etc). Got a micro scratch on the outer bezel from wiping with a cloth after about 3 weeks of use -- and I treat my iPads with kid gloves!
I put a glass screen protector on and no more scratches and the micro scratch isn't visible anymore. A later software dot release seemed to have fixed the wonky touch stuff too. Never again going w/o a glass protector.
Since I WFH most days now, I just use my phone with no case, a magnetic PopSocket, but definitely still have a glass screen protector. I'm fussy about my screens.
I put a glass screen protector on and no more scratches and the micro scratch isn't visible anymore. A later software dot release seemed to have fixed the wonky touch stuff too. Never again going w/o a glass protector.
Since I WFH most days now, I just use my phone with no case, a magnetic PopSocket, but definitely still have a glass screen protector. I'm fussy about my screens.
Which one comes with a guide to apply the screen protector like the otterbox glass I use with my iPhone pro Max? It went on easily.
I just got my ESR screen tempered glass protector delivered and installed this afternoon with no bubbles. So far there isn’t any issues with my Apple Pencil, or screen quality. I do not want to take the chance of possibly leaving a scratch on my new iPad because a possible piece of dirt or something sharp got on a clean microfibre cloth.
I have seen several posts here over the years from people admitting to doing that very thing, as well as fellow forum member advising to do the same, which I don't agree with.