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iPad Screen Protector
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I personally have not used one, I have had iPads since the first one from Apple however I my use is mostly at home or the office and I have not had any scratches yet.
I would think the screen protector is a good idea IF you can get a good one that doesn’t impart the quality of the screen. Other considerations are if you have an Apple Pencil and draw, The screen protectors drastically change the feel of the pencil on the ipad.
I think a good question is what are the good screen protectors out there now?
I would think the screen protector is a good idea IF you can get a good one that doesn’t impart the quality of the screen. Other considerations are if you have an Apple Pencil and draw, The screen protectors drastically change the feel of the pencil on the ipad.
I think a good question is what are the good screen protectors out there now?
For the first time ever, for any of the iPads I’ve owned, I bought this screen cover:
www.moshi.com
It has reduced the glare of the glossy screen, and actually, made writing with the pencil more enjoyable. It’s also pretty durable. I was not a fan of screen covers for my iPads (I always have one on my iPhone), but I’m quite pleased with the Moshi.
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It has reduced the glare of the glossy screen, and actually, made writing with the pencil more enjoyable. It’s also pretty durable. I was not a fan of screen covers for my iPads (I always have one on my iPhone), but I’m quite pleased with the Moshi.
For the first time ever, for any of the iPads I’ve owned, I bought this screen cover:
Premium iPhone, iPad and Macbook accessories | Official site | Moshi
Premium iPhone, iPad and Macbook accessories made only from the finest materials. Designed for modern living, making fewer, better products.
It has reduced the glare of the glossy screen, and actually, made writing with the pencil more enjoyable. It’s also pretty durable. I was not a fan of screen covers for my iPads (I always have one on my iPhone), but I’m quite pleased with the Moshi.
This looks interesting. Does it impact the screen clarity any?
Yes, it does. I’m mostly ok with a slight reduction in screen resolution. The upside of this protector is that you can remove it and reattach it.
I remember i had a moshi protector way back in the days for my Macbook. I didn’t like the way the protector applied, only the edges were sticky and rest of the protector was just an overlay, which caused the odd bubble/rainbow effect of parts of the protector that was touching the screen. Is that still the case with their screen protectors? Or have they changed the way it applies to the screen?
This is the first Moshi protector I've had, and it definitely sticks to the entire screen. There's no negative impact, or bubbling at all. I'd say it has made using the pencil more natural.
I’ve put tempered glass on every iOS device I’ve owned for quite awhile now...I love them. Looks just like the actual screen with no clarity loss. Keeps the screen scratch free for resale later and protect the screen on drops. I can’t tell you how many I’ve replaced on my kids’ and wife’s devices. Amazon has good quality ones for under $15 mostly.
I will be trying out the Paperlike protector for the first time soon. I like the idea of anti-glare, just don’t know what it will do to screen clarity & if I’ll like it. They have a year long guarantee...so we’ll see. I also like the idea of the pencil feeling more natural. Looking forward to trying it.
I will be trying out the Paperlike protector for the first time soon. I like the idea of anti-glare, just don’t know what it will do to screen clarity & if I’ll like it. They have a year long guarantee...so we’ll see. I also like the idea of the pencil feeling more natural. Looking forward to trying it.
Totally agreed with sloooowww prime shipping!!! I had ordered my screen protector, and it will take a week to get it delivered... I wonder if I didn't have prime, how long the shipping would be for free shipping.
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I have screen protector for all my devices (even nintendo switch & my laptops Lol), just to protect it. It's easier to swap screen protectors than just to get the screen replace.
I despise my iPad without a screen protector. After using it for less than an hour it looks like I wiped peanut butter all over it. I am a fan of matte screen protectors. the course feeling doesn’t show skin oils and it feels good to the hand.
Zagg was my go to by QC has been bad as of late. Anker, who makes good chargers and home devices (from their other brand Eufy), has some decent screen protectors, too. My kids iPads have Anker screen protector and my girlfriend's iPad Pro 10.5 has it, too. I believe I went with Zagg for my iPad Pro 9.7 and her Mini 4.
Don't have any screen protector at the moment for my 2018 iPad Pro 12.9.
Don't have any screen protector at the moment for my 2018 iPad Pro 12.9.
I have been using tempered glass screen protectors on my iPhones and iPads for years also, including my 12.9" 3rd generation iPP with no issues. I find that using the pencil on the glass screen protectors doesn't work great. I installed one of the paper-like protectors on the 12.9" and have mixed feelings. It's not crystal clear and the touch is grainy. On the other hand, writing feels a lot better.
I'd like to see someone do a tempered glass protector that had been very lightly blasted to give it just a little texture, but that's probably too esoteric to be commercially viable.
I bought a tempered glass one from eBay for £3. Works perfectly and as I occasionally let the kids use Procreate I don’t have to worry about them scratching the screen.
Please let us know what you think of the Paperlike when get it. I have been looking at possibly getting this one as well. My concern is how much it reduces the clarity of the screen. What is the name of the one that you normally get from Amazon? Thanks
I love the Moshi iVisor AG. I ordered it after it got great reviews from Federico Viticci. Got it a few weeks back. While the screen clarity is slightly distorted, I think it actually makes videos even better. No rainbow effect.
It makes a ton of sense on a Switch due to the plastic screen.
OP I've not used a screen protector on an iPad for years and no scratches. My kids had iPad Mini 2's for many years when really young and you can just BARELY make out the most minor of blemishes if the screen is perfectly clean, turned off so showing black, and you hold it at the perfect angle with a good light source. No way you'd see them otherwise.
I have a v2 PaperLike on my iPad. I LOVE it - for the pencil in particular it gives a bit of tooth that does make my writing and sketching much better; and it stops fingerprints completely.
It was a bugger to get on without dust - normally I don’t have a problem with them but the PaperLike’s for some reason are especially difficult. But now it’s on it’s not coming off.
And there is a marginal reduction in clarity but I very quickly got used to it and it’s much better than the old ones. Make sure you get a v2, they are less ‘cloudy’.
For what it's worth, I ordered the Akamai from Amazon and have been pleased with it in every respect other than wishing it were as crystal clear as a glass screen protector - oh well!
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i ended up ordering one of these since the other ones i ordered were taking so long (THREE WEEKS for delivery and then they didn't deliver them yesterday as promised! didn't even ship them til yesterday and they are supposed to arrive Tues! THREE WEEKS AND THREE DAYS for amazon prime two day shipping! UGH!)
anyways.... i like the JETech. it went on easily with their little tabs and looks great! works great for coloring with my pencil! 🤣
i use spigen's tempered glass. not a bad protector and very smooth to the touch, probably smoother than the iPad's actual glass. just wish they came with an installation tray. the guide tabs are okay.