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iPad Pro Paperlike Screen Protector - Anyone using it?
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Thanks for the link I went Amazon and purchased the Elecom screen protector on your advice I have not tried it out yet but I’m really excited that I was able to find it. They have limited stock but one day shipping and it was only $22, the PaperLike screen protectors have a two week window for delivery, you would think with all the hype they have created that they would have it in stock ready to ship by Amazon, two weeks is just too long to wait for something.
I will say that I have been using the PaperLike on my IPP 9.7” and have really enjoyed it, I haven’t had any issues with it and it has made my drawing and writing experience much more conducive to actually doing. I have pumped out a lot of artwork so far and the texture is great. I did watch the videos about the Elecom product and liked what I saw it is however the most expensive of the two as for $22 you only get one sheet as opposed to the 2 you get from PaperLike.
I just upgraded (finally) to the IPP 12.9” 2018 model with the second generation pencil I’ve yet to get it up and running as I just got it yesterday and had to wait until the other products arrived. I’m really looking forward to the larger screen and bigger workspace.
Thanks to everyone’s posts they really helped me find the right products
Thanks for the link I went Amazon and purchased the Elecom screen protector on your advice I have not tried it out yet but I’m really excited that I was able to find it. They have limited stock but one day shipping and it was only $22, the PaperLike screen protectors have a two week window for delivery, you would think with all the hype they have created that they would have it in stock ready to ship by Amazon, two weeks is just too long to wait for something.
I will say that I have been using the PaperLike on my IPP 9.7” and have really enjoyed it, I haven’t had any issues with it and it has made my drawing and writing experience much more conducive to actually doing. I have pumped out a lot of artwork so far and the texture is great. I did watch the videos about the Elecom product and liked what I saw it is however the most expensive of the two as for $22 you only get one sheet as opposed to the 2 you get from PaperLike.
I just upgraded (finally) to the IPP 12.9” 2018 model with the second generation pencil I’ve yet to get it up and running as I just got it yesterday and had to wait until the other products arrived. I’m really looking forward to the larger screen and bigger workspace.
Thanks to everyone’s posts they really helped me find the right products
I will say that I have been using the PaperLike on my IPP 9.7” and have really enjoyed it, I haven’t had any issues with it and it has made my drawing and writing experience much more conducive to actually doing. I have pumped out a lot of artwork so far and the texture is great. I did watch the videos about the Elecom product and liked what I saw it is however the most expensive of the two as for $22 you only get one sheet as opposed to the 2 you get from PaperLike.
I just upgraded (finally) to the IPP 12.9” 2018 model with the second generation pencil I’ve yet to get it up and running as I just got it yesterday and had to wait until the other products arrived. I’m really looking forward to the larger screen and bigger workspace.
Thanks to everyone’s posts they really helped me find the right products
I actually got the Elecom film protector off Amazon (the one with no reviews) and I really like it. I find it in between a clear protector and a matte one. The one I got is not really rough at all but definitely anti glare without the degradation in clarity. It also does a nice job not showing smudges and fingerprints. I do have 2 complaints - absurdly expensive and the cutout for the home button is U shaped rather than circular. All said and done, I’ll be keeping it on for hopefully a long time. The one I took off was 3 years old.
Paperlike already has a new 'improved' version of the screen protector coming out. For anyone that has purchased the previous one, they are making the new available at early bird pricing on Kickstarter. So if anyone has been interested, they may want to check Kickstarter out.
I am not sure if I post a link to the Kickstarter if it's considering advertising for it, even though I have nothing to do with them. Which is why I didn't post a link.
I am not sure if I post a link to the Kickstarter if it's considering advertising for it, even though I have nothing to do with them. Which is why I didn't post a link.
I did not find the Paperlike product to be "gritty" enough, so I took a chance on this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32977607224.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.10ca3c00bN5ET0&mp=1 . Feels as much like real paper than anything I've used in the past and you can't beat the price. Took about 2 weeks for delivery from China.
I literally didn't expect this thread to go on for this long
I'm using a 8$ matte screen protector and it works great
I'm glad it's still active! Was recently exploring the PaperLike and your experience has saved me the hassle! Thanks!!!
I just got the Paperlike2. So far so good. My only gripe thus far is that it didn’t ship with the items in the installation help video (I.e. only two stickers, no help sticker, two paper dry wipes and not the cloth). It was a pain to get it on dust free.
Great thread - thanks! Trying to buy the Elecom screen protector, but it has two main "paper-feel" options - Bond (rougher) and Smooth (less rough).
Which ones have you all been purchasing and what are your thoughts on the differences if you have tried both?
Which ones have you all been purchasing and what are your thoughts on the differences if you have tried both?
I haven't tried these, however, keep in mind that the rougher the surface is, the granier the picture will be. Personally, I would go for the least rough matte protector that is still not glossy that I can find (so matte, but not much - if you get what I'm saying).
But, again - I haven't tried the protectors you mention. And it is very subjective.
I’m so glad I ran across this old post. I mostly use my iPad Pro 12.9 2018 for watching movies and as my main “computer”. About 30% of the time I’m drawing or creating projects in ProCreate. That being said, I don’t want to lose clarity of my beautiful Retina display but I would like some “roughness” for when I’m drawing or writing. Is the Elecom still the popular vote for the best of both worlds?
Based on this thread, I picked up an Elecom protected and love it! It has a great feel with the Pencil. I highly recommend it.
It was trickier to install than other matte screen protectors. The adhesive/backside is on an oversized backing material that is awkward to handle. It would be much easier if it were cut the same size as the iPad. And you only get 1 for the price.
It was trickier to install than other matte screen protectors. The adhesive/backside is on an oversized backing material that is awkward to handle. It would be much easier if it were cut the same size as the iPad. And you only get 1 for the price.
Review of paper like 2, after about 4h of total writing time, non-stop...
The initial friction is reduced by 50-60%.
If clean the screen (due to fat from hands), the friction still is 40/50% less then when first bought.
Can tell by 2 ways: (1) if write on edges, where pencil hardly goes, will hear/feel proper friction (2) writing feel is now much closer to e-ink onyx tablet. Whereas initially, there was BIG NOTICABLE and pleasant difference.
Conclusion: Already thinking about testing Elecom.
Not liking that pleasant friction is gone on paperlike2, in only 4 weeks.
The initial friction is reduced by 50-60%.
If clean the screen (due to fat from hands), the friction still is 40/50% less then when first bought.
Can tell by 2 ways: (1) if write on edges, where pencil hardly goes, will hear/feel proper friction (2) writing feel is now much closer to e-ink onyx tablet. Whereas initially, there was BIG NOTICABLE and pleasant difference.
Conclusion: Already thinking about testing Elecom.
Not liking that pleasant friction is gone on paperlike2, in only 4 weeks.
I just bought and installed an iCarez anti-glare screen protector and I’m really digging it so far. It was far less expensive than the Paper Like version, easy to install and has a nice feel and sound when using the Pencil. It also helps hide more of the fingerprints I couldn’t not see, that were driving me crazy on the iPad Pro’s screen.
Based on your comment and some others, I ordered an Elecom for my Mini 5. I’ve had an iCarez on it and on my iPP 11. Not thrilled with the installation process for the Elecom but I didn’t have dust or bubbles so that’s good.
I got the one for smooth drawing. Someone mentioned that the clarity is better than other matte protectors and that seems to be the case. I’m really happy with the “tooth”. The barely discernible grit feels so good to my touch.
The best thing, though, is the way the pencil feels in Procreate. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear I was using a fine, soft, smooth crayon or oil pastel. I don’t know how a hard plastic tip on a screen protector over glass can feel like a buttery smooth drawing tool, but it does. Stroking the same pencil over the iCarez on the iPP 11 (just for the feel, obviously the pencil doesn’t do anything) doesn’t even feel like the same pencil.
Ordered one for iPP 11 and it’s here but I haven’t had a chance to install it.
I bought the Elecon a couple of years ago. I love the feel with the pencil and the clarity is more clear than with an anti-glare. It’s not cheap but it’s one of the best that I’ve used.
Found it on Amazon in the USA
Visit the ELECOM Store. In amazon
ELECOM Paper-Feel Screen Protector Designed for Drawing, Anti-Glare Scratch-Resistant Bubble-Free, Compatible with 12.9" iPad Pro 2018/2020 (TB-A18LFLAPLL-W)
Besides for different iPads, they had a smooth on and a rougher one for the iPad Pro 12.9 gen 4. Actually there seeems to be and Elecom store on Amazon as well.
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I used a MiiKARE screen protector (matte finish). Was £9.99 off Amazon. Why not more expensive? I wasn't convinced I would like a paper feel to the screen.
Turns out I much prefer it 😀 finger prints on the screen (with no protector) were noticeable when moving the pen across the screen.
Turns out I much prefer it 😀 finger prints on the screen (with no protector) were noticeable when moving the pen across the screen.