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iPad The bezel on the Air 2 feels fairly sharp.
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I'm all for that idea. The iPhone 6 is an amazing channeling of the first iPhone design but makes the curved edge glass look so incredible.
Nah, it has been rendered dated by 6. In person, 6 looks way sleeker. Like a Star Trek phone. if I got to vote on the next design, no way I'd let go of the glass curve.
Apple's reason for making the iPhone 6 have a seamless curved edge was that it would be easier to hold with one hand. This makes sense if your fingers wrap around the entire phone (or least most of it), giving a better grip in the phone in one hand.
But with the iPad, the curved edges doesn't make sense from that point of view. When holding my iPad in one hand, the curve, the chamfered edge, and the flat glass that it has all work together to make my hand act like a clamp around that one side of the iPad.
Now imagine if it had the same design as the iPhone 6. The glass would now seamlessly integrate with the rear shell causing less of an ability to grip the iPad in one hand. Apple certainly doesn't want this.
But I'm not sure if Apple will adopt this reasoning, as they may want to align the designs of the iPad and iPhone lines.
But with the iPad, the curved edges doesn't make sense from that point of view. When holding my iPad in one hand, the curve, the chamfered edge, and the flat glass that it has all work together to make my hand act like a clamp around that one side of the iPad.
Now imagine if it had the same design as the iPhone 6. The glass would now seamlessly integrate with the rear shell causing less of an ability to grip the iPad in one hand. Apple certainly doesn't want this.
But I'm not sure if Apple will adopt this reasoning, as they may want to align the designs of the iPad and iPhone lines.
This. Another good reason why we should keep current design for iPad. I am more particular about design and less about functionality but this is a very good point.
No change in design also means we don't need to wait for new cases everytime new iPad is launched. I think the current Apple products' design are great as they are. I still welcome nice subtle improvement but the overall design as great as it is.
I agree. The current design of the iPad is perfect for what it is. If they work on improving this design iteration I feel like they have a real winner.
I had the Air 2 for all of three days, and one of the reasons I swapped it for a mini 2 was the uncomfortable edge. Even though it's much lighter now, because it's still physically a larger area, the leverage means it seems to did in.
Personally I'd prefer a reverse of the situation - hard edges on the iPhone 6 (to aid holding in a camera position), and round edges on the ipads.
Personally I'd prefer a reverse of the situation - hard edges on the iPhone 6 (to aid holding in a camera position), and round edges on the ipads.
I really did not mind the size or weight of my old iPad 2 at all. I have large hands and I kind of miss the additional front space for my thumbs.
What I do love on the Air 2 is the improved screen and internal hardware. So much better.
What I do love on the Air 2 is the improved screen and internal hardware. So much better.