2017 iPad lack of anti-reflective coating (Dealbreaker?)

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2017 iPad lack of anti-reflective coating (Dealbreaker?)

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the iPad, but I have a 6s and a macbook pro. I'm getting this ipad for two purpose: First, is to use it for my work as a tool to help with customers. Second, I would like to do some mild photo editing on the go. But I will primarily use my macbook for that. But I am hesitant on this iPad as it does not have the anti-reflective coating. But I like the slight processor upgrade to it.

Is this something I would notice drastically?

Could I get some type of screen protector that can do a similar job?

Thanks!

Posted on Mar 24, 2017 2:09 PM

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Cnanas Author

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Mar 24, 2017 3:01 PM in response to sberman

Yeah I will definitely do this once it arrives in my local store. But I guess my question more is there an anti-glare screen protector that would work as well and the standard Apple Anti-reflective coating?

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nads1978

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Jul 24, 2017 4:42 AM in response to Cnanas

I've had mine a few months now, it's fine for everything I need, except watching films while working away in hotels.

The reflection is appalling, so bad in fact, I have to sit in darkness. Normal browsing is fine, but any film has always got my massive ugly head looking back at me.

Ive tried an anti reflective coated film screen protector, which kind of works, but it reduces the image quality and looks blurry all the time. Also, it feels like swiping on sandpaper. So that lasted 14 minutes.

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sberman

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Mar 24, 2017 2:50 PM in response to Cnanas

Cnanas wrote:

Is this something I would notice drastically?

Visit an Apple Store or Authorized Apple Retailer. Inspect a new iPad in person and determine for yourself.

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