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jabz10

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Nov 18, 2008
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Does anyone use the Paperlike screen protector on their iPad (iPad mini 6 specifically) to make it better to read from? Does it look like paper when reading etc?
Im not too concerned about writing as I don't do that on my Mini6.
 
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I use an iCarez matte screen protector and have for years. I use them on my phones now too. I did not mind the very slight degradation it caused because most of my reading was in low light with dark mode. The reduction in glare made it AMAZING.

Highly recommend dropping $ on a <$15 set of 2-3 and see how you like it. If you don't like it, not much $ lost. (iCarez is a bit cheaper). No affiliation - I just really like their protectors.
 
I use Paperlike on an iPad mini 5. I primarily use it as a note taking device instead of for websites much or video. It works really well for me, it really can replace paper. I prefer to write with a pencil instead of pen, so I need the extra grip it provides to help out my handwriting.

It did make the screen worse, quite a lot I thought. I don't use my iPad for media much, but I was disappointed with the change.

Even though it protects the screen, you need something to protect the Paperlike. The surface can get bruised and roughed up if you aren't careful about what it's in contact with it. It makes the already lesser image quality get even worse... still it makes the writing experience so amazing I put up with it.

It is replaceable, but they are expensive for how easily it gets marred.
 
I have used several matte PET screen protectors, but I much prefer the Ambison matte glass protector.
 
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