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iPad Cheap feeling screen on iPad Air
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Another weirdo thread. The glass is thinner and the device is thinner. So of course it will have more flex. It doesn't flex with real use... only if you're pushing on it to prove a point. The iPad 4 was like a brick so the glass was thick... at that point they didn't care because it weighed too much to begin with.
You guys must be typing like cave men pecking keys for the first time. Sure, if I tap on it like a retard it's loud. TAP TAP TAP DERP DERP DERP.
But using it regularly and typing like a normal human being with actual fingers, instead of stubby sausages for fingers, it is silent and feels exactly the same as any other iPad. Just as responsive if not more so because of the A7 chip.
Again guys... add yet another thread to the pile of silly complaints from people wanting to find reasons to not have to pay for one. You will LOVE it if you're not a nitpicky person who is never pleased with anything.
You guys must be typing like cave men pecking keys for the first time. Sure, if I tap on it like a retard it's loud. TAP TAP TAP DERP DERP DERP.
But using it regularly and typing like a normal human being with actual fingers, instead of stubby sausages for fingers, it is silent and feels exactly the same as any other iPad. Just as responsive if not more so because of the A7 chip.
Again guys... add yet another thread to the pile of silly complaints from people wanting to find reasons to not have to pay for one. You will LOVE it if you're not a nitpicky person who is never pleased with anything.
Yes challenging for iSheep and those that must have just to show off. Have given Apple plenty of money, I"m entitled to an opinion. You"ll get what I'm saying soon don't worry. Was just like both of you until i saw the light. Over hyped marketing minimal speed gain in reality etc.
The kool aid is free from my system. Unlike many.
*Kool-Aid pitcher guy bursts through the brick wall at I8P'CS* Ok what are ya gonna do now smart alec?
tapping on it feels like you're tapping on the side of a plastic cup right? same thing with the iPad Mini
definitely notice it compared to the iPad 3 that i have.
when they said they were literally looking at every layer to shave off millimeters...they weren't kidding lol
definitely notice it compared to the iPad 3 that i have.
when they said they were literally looking at every layer to shave off millimeters...they weren't kidding lol
And one thing i didn't like about it. Tried a Air yesterday and have to admit didn't notice it with my 5min play.
I thought i was the only one. Its not less sensitive so i dont care that much but yes it feels less quality.
I'd say the screen feels the same, but tapping it sure sounds cheap.
Some of the sounds coming form the speaker sound cheap as well.
Camera click, keyboard click, etc compared to iOS 6 on the 4.
More contrast in colors , gamma seems set to darken lows.
if you don't mind the look of iOS 7 it still is a nice upgrade.
Some of the sounds coming form the speaker sound cheap as well.
Camera click, keyboard click, etc compared to iOS 6 on the 4.
More contrast in colors , gamma seems set to darken lows.
if you don't mind the look of iOS 7 it still is a nice upgrade.
You don't like 7. You will get used to it. It's not a big deal IMHO
Frankly, I was shocked at first, now I don't notice anything.
Which is actually a bit odd as all the colors are bright neon
The difference between the Air and the older full-size iPad screens is so obvious it's hilarious. Definitely feels more plastic, despite clearly just being thinner glass. If you don't notice it, great. But it's there. Not a big deal, just a little disconcerting at first. It's just like the mini.
Having used a Mini almost exclusively for months now, I was expecting this. Going from the iPad 4 to a Mini, I thought the digitizer was plastic, but then saw shattered Mini digitizers on You Tube. The Air's screen feels exactly like the Mini, and it took me just a few days to get used to the Mini. Typing is louder, but it's a larger drum.
I agree, one only notices the thinner glass when you actually tap it with your nail,,,I really detest people using their nails when tapping the screen with a perpendicular finger. You can't notice the difference much when using the flat of your digits...it is thinner glass of course, like the Mini...where have all you guys been living this past year??
I swear I die a little inside every time someone on the interwebs says "could of" or "should of" instead of could've/should've. Another favorite of mine: for all intensive purposes.
Staying on topic, I'm tremendously disappointed by the iPad air because of the combination of cheap feeling materials and wonky brown/yellow and pink display
Staying on topic, I'm tremendously disappointed by the iPad air because of the combination of cheap feeling materials and wonky brown/yellow and pink display
Take it back. The screen is thinner glass to reduce weight. It's the same with the iPad Mini. I'd give it a day or two (time I needed to get used to my Mini's thinner glass), and then take it back if it doesn't work for you.
Well, I did notice how soft the iPad Mini's screen was, I also noticed how much harder this one is.
I think this is the only "downgrade" I can see in going from the 1 to the air.
The 1 is a tank and feels solid. This feels a lot flimsier and hollow but I think we'll all get used to it.
The 1 is a tank and feels solid. This feels a lot flimsier and hollow but I think we'll all get used to it.