The first issue with the new ipad which we reviewed in depth this month is that it comes with a non laminated display.
What is fully laminated display in ipad.
Ipads with laminated screens like an ipad pro are much much more expensive to fix than ipads with a non laminated screens like an ipad 5 or 6.
I can t use any other device when reading because of that.
Apple says that two ipad air 2 on top of each other are still thinner than the original ipad.
It also includes a fully laminated display with anti reflective coating and wide color p3 true tone display which makes it better for outside reading.
Instead let s compare the new kid on the block to this year s refreshed ipad air which has a 10 5 inch retina display that s now very close in size to what you d get on the 10 2 inch ipad.
The ipad air 2019 is a great step up from the ipad 2019.
Every single device whether it is a tablet smartphone or monitor is boasting about their laminated screens.
Is this a noticeable feature or does it only affect the thickness of the device.
The reason is simple.
The new ipad does not.
From here apple will have a harder time slimming down the ipad if the company continues to use lcd displays.
Unfortunately the new ipad lacks the fully laminated display and some other coating.
This means the pro screen is less reflective but the difference isn t dramatic.
The decision to use this sort of screen means there s more glass between.
With this model you get a slightly larger display 10 5 inches versus 10 2 inches an advanced chip and more available storage.
To start off with the laminated display you will be amazed by how far they ve come with the 10 5 inch ipad with their true tone display.
Laminated displays are the new big thing in display technology.
The 9 7 inch ipad pro has a fully laminated display and an anti reflective coating.
The new laminated display is also the reason why the ipad air 2 is so much thinner than the first ipad air.
But what are the laminated screens and how they are different from the pre existing non laminated displays.
We fix quite a few ipads for schools and have some thoughts on why if you re buying in bulk you should purchase an ipad that has as apple calls it a non laminated screen instead of a laminated ipad screen.
Where will apple go from here.
Non laminated left laminated right.
Compare resolution size weight performance battery life and storage of ipad pro ipad air ipad and ipad mini models.
You will also have more glare with the 9 7 inch ipad.