iPad Pro PSA: Don’t put a screen protector on 10.5 ipad.

[spiderman0616]

Completely true and hilarious, The screen protector, glass, whatever you wanna call it will dim the screen and will reduce it's brightness less and lesser, I have a question for you please answer me Did you get a screen protector for your TV? Don't laugh.

It's all useless and waste of money, Instead, you should keep holding your device safe Always be aware to protect its screen with ASK or Leather Sleeve. With all apple products, Have you ever seen there is not any Apple screen protector? Do you think Apple could not produce one?

We buy Pro's for it's beautiful screen not to hold it in order to sell it next year, You should enjoy it.

I've never used any screen protector on my iDevices since iPhone 3GS. And never had any scratch problem csuse all the screens have made from the best quality, It's not ****** and plastic Samsung or chinese.

And again, you're ignoring the reason why I said I use one. I handle my Apple devices with an insane amount of care. They never go without covers and they are kept very clean. Even with all that being the case, I still managed to get a scratch after using the Apple Pencil. I am not blaming that on the screen or the Pencil. I'm blaming it on something abrasive that I'm sure got caught in between the end of the Pencil and the screen. It's nobody's fault. It's just something that happened that was annoying.

I do not perceive any dimness due to the screen protector I use. It does not "dim the brightness". It also doesn't make the Pencil any less responsive. All it really does is give me peace of mind and protect my investment. I'm not really sure how it affects anyone else here. I was just giving an anecdote as to why I use one and what caused me to want to do it in the first place. I didn't say "and all of you should use one too".
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I never use screen protectors on my smartphones and tablets. The engineers worked so hard to make a scratch resistance glass, yet we put overpriced piece of plastic over it? Makes no sense. The only logical reason I would think to have screen protectors on is if one works in an sandy environment.

The iPad screen also has oleophobic coating. Adding glue and plastic on top of it makes no sense. Screen protectors are high margin items that play on fears of people.

I paid $10 for a tempered glass one, so whether that's high margin or not, it didn't break the bank on my end. And it's not just a baseless fear. I have owned iPads since 2011 and never picked up one scratch on any of them----until I used the Pencil on my 9.7" Pro, and that was within 1 week of ownership. I did not want my whole screen to look like that after a year, so I started using the glass protectors. They work well for me and I have a good reason for using them.

 

[italodance]

And again, you're ignoring the reason why I said I use one. I handle my Apple devices with an insane amount of care. They never go without covers and they are kept very clean. Even with all that being the case, I still managed to get a scratch after using the Apple Pencil. I am not blaming that on the screen or the Pencil. I'm blaming it on something abrasive that I'm sure got caught in between the end of the Pencil and the screen. It's nobody's fault. It's just something that happened that was annoying.

I do not perceive any dimness due to the screen protector I use. It does not "dim the brightness". It also doesn't make the Pencil any less responsive. All it really does is give me peace of mind and protect my investment. I'm not really sure how it affects anyone else here. I was just giving an anecdote as to why I use one and what caused me to want to do it in the first place. I didn't say "and all of you should use one too".
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I paid $10 for a tempered glass one, so whether that's high margin or not, it didn't break the bank on my end. And it's not just a baseless fear. I have owned iPads since 2011 and never picked up one scratch on any of them----until I used the Pencil on my 9.7" Pro, and that was within 1 week of ownership. I did not want my whole screen to look like that after a year, so I started using the glass protectors. They work well for me and I have a good reason for using them.

Anyway suit yourself, For a media guy like me whose using iPad Pro to watch movies and TV shows mostly, A screen protector will kill my appetite.

 

[Shark5150]

Believe me, my zagg HD Glass neither dims the screen nor adds any glare. Expensive but well worth it for my use.

 

[Shirasaki]

Seen reasonable claims using screen protector or not using protector.
I don’t use any cause I enjoy naked device and all of its beauty, despite my device is not shiny new anymore - some scratches, some damages by hitting on the ground and so on.

To each of his or her own taste, there is nothing to blame.

 

[augustya]

Guys this leaves me in a confusion ? when I get my iPad Pro 10.5" should I apply a tempered glass or not ! Personally I am not in favour of applying anything as I have done with my iPads in the past. I take utmost care of my device but despite all that, one of my iPad still managed to get a minor scratch which is only visible in a white background on the screen. But reading all this here makes me ponder should I go that way or not ?

 

[ZipZap]

There's no way I would put a screen protector on a Pro. I paid too much money to diminish the experience. Why diminish your experience just to possibly gain a few extra dollars on resale?

Maybe, because I dont feel my experience is diminished. You place too much value on the a
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If the Apple Pencil caused scratches on your iPad's screen, then either (A) the screen wasn't clean or (B) the Pencil tip wasn't clean.

Where are you getting this idea that there is "abrasive silicate" in the air?

There is a greater risk of those rubber-tipped capacitive styli (catching a piece of grit and) scratching the iPad screen and yet there is very little reporting on that over all these years.

Its the Oleophobic coating that scratches and it does not take much to do it. I am sure that the coating has no real hardness value.
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Anyway suit yourself, For a media guy like me whose using iPad Pro to watch movies and TV shows mostly, A screen protector will kill my appetite.

You assume a protector will. In fact, it does not at all. The iPad has a huge range or brightness and glass is clear. So your reasoning is invalid.

I am willing to bet most unprotected screens are scratched in some way. This is really about the level of tolerance a user has to the scratches. I like others here would have to have to look at a scratch.

 

[s-hatland]

i've never put a protector on any of my iphones (4 now), however, after the introduction of the pencil and drawing on my new ipad, i decided on one. a matte screen protector adds a little "tooth" to the screen for drawing and illustration purposes. the glass is too smooth and your longer lines start to slip and slide all over the place. so, there are reasons and certain applications. but, seriously... whatever, to each his/her own.

 

[neutrino23]

FYI, here is an SEM image of a cross section of a glass cell phone protector that I got for a couple of dollars on eBay from China. The black at the bottom of the screen is the plastic used to mount to the sample. The grey at the top of the screen is the glass itself. The multiple layers at the center serve as anti-reflection and scratch resistance. I don't know how they work as scratch resistance but if you search on this topic you find many references to applying a scratch resistance coating. It seems like there is a polymer that supports many very hard, nanoparticles. There is a lot of titanium in this region and some carbon and oxygen. Maybe these are titanium carbide particles and titanium oxide particles? These are very hard but you would think that they would also block the light. Odd. In the very surface I usually see some silicon oxide particles as well.

The red layer is potassium (measured by EDS). It is very thin, barely one micron. When I look at cell phone glass the potassium layer is usually much thicker, on the order of 25 microns. Potassium is diffused into the glass surface to make it less likely to crack.

As far as applying a cover of some sort to the iPad, as long as it is not expensive you can always peel it off if you don't like it.

 

[wib]

I always put screen protectors on everything - even my computer. It's not about resale value for me, but rather that I like to take care of my things as I save up to buy them and treat them with respect. (I only put them on things that I touch regularly, so no need for one on my TV). I've seen so many young people still using phones with smashed or chipped screens, that it made me worry. I use cheap film protectors as I don't like the idea of glass.

Truthfully it wasn't important until the advent of the pencil. I found that my old 9.7 screen protector showed shadows of what I'd been writing on it when it was turned off and it made me more certain that getting a cheap, disposable protector that can be replaced whenever it shows signs of wear is the way to go for me. In fact, having the confidence of knowing any damage I do is only 'skin deep' gives me more of a sense of freedom and I can enjoy treating it a bit more roughly than I otherwise would.

My brother, who lives in a different country, is similar to me and appreciates nice things and takes care of them. I was horrified to find out recently that he has NEVER used a screen cover on any of his devices . He, in turn, thinks I'm a freak for doing so.

Both sides have valid arguments and even similar personalities can come down on opposite sides of this fence. There is no definitive answer for those wondering. If you do worry about damaging your screen, get the protector. If I had a scratch it would really, really bother me, so I need the peace of mind. If you don't really care about those kinds of things or don't notice them, don't bother and save your money for something else.

 

[rui no onna]

The glass that Apple uses is actually pretty resilient. I've never used a screen protector on any of my iOS devices even the OG iPhone. Unless you're scratching your keys on the display, they should be fine.

 

[darkarn]

Given the cost of most screen protectors against the cost of the devices, it feels like penny wise pound foolish when one does not use screen protectors

Then again, if Apple is indeed right about their unscratchable glass displays, no sense in using screen protectors that may diminish the intended performance

 

[zhenya]

Screen protectors are to me like putting a plastic cover over your expensive new couch. You get some protection of the underlying product while diminishing the look and feel the entire time you own it.

I've owned over 10 iPhones and 5 iPads. Never used a protector and had a couple of minor scratches here and there but never lost a dollar of resale as a result either.

 

[italodance]

Screen protectors are to me like putting a plastic cover over your expensive new couch. You get some protection of the underlying product while diminishing the look and feel the entire time you own it.

I've owned over 10 iPhones and 5 iPads. Never used a protector and had a couple of minor scratches here and there but never lost a dollar of resale as a result either.

Precisely using screen protector is stupid, I've never seen any scratch in my entire life, Instead, try to keep my devices good. I use a special cloth to clean the screen every day.

 

[44267547]

The glass that Apple uses is actually pretty resilient. I've never used a screen protector on any of my iOS devices even the OG iPhone. Unless you're scratching your keys on the display, they should be fine.

It is for the most. Although I don't know too many people who subject their iPad screens to keys as you said, as that would probably be more applicable to an iPhone in a pocket.

The biggest contributor to scratches on an iPad screen from what I have seen, is those who clean the display with a dirty microfiber cloth that contain abrasives. Only to which to find later on, they see micro scratches across the display and they're not sure how it happened. User Negligence with the display is usually the reason it gets scratched.

 

[Ixidor]

The only reason why I have a tempered glass screen when protector on my iPhone and iPad mini is so that it reduces the possibility of the screen cracking if I do drop the device.

Usually, the tempered glass experiences the point of impact and distributes the stresses across its entire area. This minimizes the possibility of a crack occuring in the screen itself.

For the iPad Pro, I opted for Apple Care + instead.

 

[ZipZap]

The only reason why I have a tempered glass screen when protector on my iPhone and iPad mini is so that it reduces the possibility of the screen cracking if I do drop the device.

Usually, the tempered glass experiences the point of impact and distributes the stresses across its entire area. This minimizes the possibility of a crack occuring in the screen itself.

For the iPad Pro, I opted for Apple Care + instead.

Which does not cover scratches.

 

[augustya]

It is a tough choice whether to leave the screen naked or use a protection ? I have had just one fine scratch almost not there, even finer than hair cant feel it if you rub your finger over it. Yet I get stressed about it. I have been told that in 5 Years if you have got just one hairline scratch which you cant even make out is pretty resilient on Apple's side to have made that screen.

Reading all these comments here I am torn between to apply a screen protector or not on my forthcoming 10.5" iPP. I like the natural feel of the iPad though it is difficult to maintain keeping it dirt free and smudge free. So yeah applying a tempered glass makes you free of all the worries of protecting your screen. Gives you peace of mind, But will I apply it? is the question still in my mind ?? lol !

 

[IamDave]

Firstly to each their own, it's your device you do what you like with it.

Secondly for me, a screen protector adds piece of mind, especially on my iPad Pro. I use a tempered glass protector on my iPhone (been through many due to being indecisive) as I discovered a number of micro scratches on the screen and decided I don't want to be worrying about things like that anymore. I never used to use one on my previous iPads though and was generally happy about this. However since getting the new 10.5" and wanting to use Apple Pencil I slapped a glass screen protector on straight away. Is it a bit overkill? For some possibly. Is it necessary? Again probably not but the risk is always there that a bit of grit might get in between the pencil and the screen and at that point I'll instantly regret not using one. Yes it makes the device more reflective. Yes it makes I a little slippier for writing but I'm adjusting to those two and honestly during everyday use I can't say I've noticed it "dimming" the brightness of the screen at all, infact I forget it's there most of the time.

As I've already said it's your own device so you do what you like with it it.

 

[macintoshmac]

I like this.

 

[bufffilm]

Today I was buying a new case for my iPad Pro and decided to also get a tempered glass screen potector while I was at it. It didn’t break the bank, it was only a tenner, but as soon as I had it on I realised it was a bad decision. It completely negates the brilliant anti-reflective screen of the IPP, and basically turns it into a mirror. I could use the ipp outside without a problem, but now all I can see is my ugly mug staring back at me.

Just a word of caution to anybody thinking of getting one.

You have to apply a matte finish one if you don't want reflections.

That might mean a film instead of the glass if there are none in that finish. I'm quite ok with film.

PS. Zagg products are sh*t. Ymmv.

 

[alecgold]

I have used screen protectors on my iPad Pro's. cheap ones ($10 for 2 12.9") and expensive (±$50 for 1 12.9 from Zagg).
But after a few days I had to pull them off.
I like using them with my fingers, no problem there, good rounded edges, smooth surface, not too finger-print-magnety.
But, and it's a big but, when writing with a pencil on any screen protector, my handwriting gets so unreadable. Well, even more unreadable then normal.
And I write, annotate, mark, highlight a lot. So it really annoys me to no end.

 

[augustya]

I have used screen protectors on my iPad Pro's. cheap ones ($10 for 2 12.9") and expensive (±$50 for 1 12.9 from Zagg).
But after a few days I had to pull them off.

When you would pull them off does it leave any residue or glue of the Tempered glass or screen guard on the iPad Pro ?

 

[tagumcity]

I've used Ghost Armor on all my devices since Xoom tablet. With my IPP 10.5 purchase I'm not going to have the screen applied because I think the advantage of the screen technology will be diminished. I pre-ordered the Vaja case & cover which should do well to protect the device.

 

[alecgold]

When you would pull them off does it leave any residue or glue of the Tempered glass or screen guard on the iPad Pro ?

No, not visible, just feels a bit more gummi/toothy when writing with the pencil. But a light rub with a glasses cloth and a glasses spray and its it same old self again.

 

[desmond2046]

I always use protection whether it's screen or something else