Do you use Screen Protectors on your iPads?

kinger8938 · 21 Oct 2021 at 20:22

I never had one on my Gen 4, just one of the magnetic covers for when not in use.

Just got the 10.2 2021 and wondering if screen protectors are worth considering like you would on a phone?

That's said a phone imo is more prone to scratches being in a pocket and carried around all day. My iPad will usually only be used at home.

Also after case recommendations if there's any "best" ones to consider.

Or do people tend to just go for Apple Care and be careful?

kinger8938 · 21 Oct 2021 at 23:49

Would Apple care be worth considering? Is it considered a good service or bogus?

kinger8938 · 22 Oct 2021 at 08:55

It's an interesting mix of results here.

Tbh I looked at my aging iPad 4 when setting up my new one. No protector after what 8ish years if not more? Most of which has been spent in a draw, moved houses with us been on holidays when it was new and it's screen is in really good shape except a few very minor surface marks.

I'm thinking just get a similar case with a front cover and maybe consider Apple care

kinger8938 · 22 Oct 2021 at 16:30

andy_mk3 said:
I have always fitted a screen protector on my phones the minute I got it out the box. Never fitted one to my ipads though. Main reason is that they're always in a case with a screen cover and pretty much only ever used at home where it's extremely unlikely to get damaged.

This matches my use case tbh so I'm going to leave it be, ordered a case with the front cover flap etc.

What about Apple care? Is that worth considering

kinger8938 · 26 Oct 2021 at 13:13

Happy few days into ownership without.

Got a case with the flappy from cover and that will do for me. May go for Apple care as my son may use it from time to time but debating if that's even worth it