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iPad Cheap feeling screen on iPad Air
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ok that probably explains it, i never had the mini so i didnt realised the issue had been raised before
coming from an ipad 3 it will take some getting used to the feeling, its a bit irritating right now
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if the issue was reported on the ipad mini, then it most likely exists
try tapping them and not just looking at them?
I have a Mini. Describing this screen as cheap feeling is in no way proper with regards from what I'm use to with the Mini.
I came from iPad 3 and thought the same at first but now getting used to it. I think it is all part of making the iPad thinner and lighter.
The mini definitely has a plastic like sound to the screen when tapped.
Whether that can be described as cheap... I guess that is each users own preference.
I personally don't mind it. Especially if it meant the difference between a heavy mini or a light mini.
I haven't opened my box yet but it sounds like the same process used in the Mini.. it's how they were able to lighten up the unit and keep it thin I am sure.. I noticed it too but after a while you don't notice it.. The screen is still extremely responsive like any other iPad.. just has a tiny bit more flex in the glass over the LCD.
It's probably the same issue, but with the smaller screen you certainly don't notice it as much. I do think after using it I'll be fine with it.
I like the air, it's nice and thin and light. But noticeably heavier still, but not bad. I pictured thinner edges, I'm not sure what I thought, but I was hoping they would be narrower than they are. I will have to use it more to decide if it's the right choice, or if I'll be getting a mini 2.
It is the price we pay for demanding that Apple deliver thinner and lighter products.
You better not sit on the Air as I bet it will bend just like the 5 and 5S. I bet with in the week we will have our first bent Air.
I get the same feeling as well. There's a 'hollow' kind of feeling to the device.
Coming from a 3rd gen and a mini, it feels like a weird mix. The 3rd gen and mini both felt solid in their own designs. The Air feels a bit funny.
Honestly disappointing to see the screen still isn't laminated to the glass like iPhones have been for years now.
Got mine out.. it's exactly a larger Mini.. better sounding speakers, amazing screen.. holding it up with one arm and using the other to type and peck and do things, my arm holding it up is getting tired fast.. I may have to switch to the Mini Retina :/
