2017 Ipad - Question r.e. Screen

2004typer · 25 Nov 2017 at 08:55

I'm getting an Ipad for Christmas - it will be the 2017 32gb model.

I have read a few reviews and a lot of these seem to criticise the screen. Apparently it is not laminated to the glass, and the reviews state that this causes reflection issues. They also state that in some cases if you press overly hard you may also notice the glass deflecting.

Just after some real world opinions from any peeps that have the current model, do you notice any issues with the screen?

Cheers!

Solus · 2 Dec 2017 at 22:58

The iPad 2017 is extremely similar to the air 1.

The glass is separate to the screen and pressure can deflect light. The repair costs if ever damaged are very low in comparison to the all in one lcd and digitizer alternatives.

2004typer · 3 Dec 2017 at 09:54

Thanks Solus, never used an Air 1 before but being Apple I am assuming the screen will still look great.

Ipad will be used indoors 99% of the time so hopefully reflections won't be an issue.

Solus · 3 Dec 2017 at 21:12

If I were to purchase a new ipad now, I wouldn't touch the likes of the pro and the air 2. The 2017 would be top of my list.

DarkHorizon472 · 3 Dec 2017 at 21:19

We bought a 2017 earlier in the year and have no issues with it at all.

I tend to be a little over enthusiastic at jabbing the screen with my finger and it is fine.

2004typer · 4 Dec 2017 at 22:06

Thanks for the feedback, feel a lot more reassured now!

spoffle · 4 Dec 2017 at 22:15

Solus said:
If I were to purchase a new ipad now, I wouldn't touch the likes of the pro and the air 2. The 2017 would be top of my list.

Why, what's wrong with the iPad pro?

Solus · 4 Dec 2017 at 23:49

spoffle said:
Why, what's wrong with the iPad pro?

Expensive repairs for little benefit

spoffle · 4 Dec 2017 at 23:57

Solus said:
Expensive repairs for little benefit

Your issue is with bonded displays?

Broken Hope · 5 Dec 2017 at 07:36

Solus said:
Expensive repairs for little benefit

The 10.5” Pro is miles better than the standard iPad, if you have the money getting the 2017 makes no sense.

Barry Smalley · 5 Dec 2017 at 07:44

Solus said:
Expensive repairs for little benefit

Don't ******** break it then!

I far prefer the Air2/Pro screen but the 2017 is a wise choice if on a budget. I mean, what were we all using before the Air 2?

Terminal_Boy · 5 Dec 2017 at 08:00

It has the screen from the 9.7” iPad Pro, not the Air 1 or 2.

Broken Hope · 5 Dec 2017 at 08:13

Terminal_Boy said:
It has the screen from the 9.7” iPad Pro, not the Air 1 or 2.

No it doesn’t, it doesn’t support True Tone.

Solus · 5 Dec 2017 at 20:48

I repair iPads as part of my business. The ipad 2017 has the same digitizer and lcd as the air 1.

2004typer · 25 Dec 2017 at 12:03

Merry Christmas All.

Got my Ipad now, really happy with it!

Screen looks really good so I had no need to worry.