Is the new screen that big of a deal?

[exile]

To the op's thread question...

For me.. yes it was/is a big deal. I'm coming up from a Toshiba Thrive which is 1280x800 and the color hue/saturation is very neutral/natural. So the 3 is like a punch to my retinas. Everything is so clear...bright...color saturation... So awesome

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[tombuon]

I think it's one of those things that many will only notice when they lose it. Going back to a non-Retina display will feel like watching TV in standard definition after having become accustomed to HD.

[celly]

I think it's one of those things that many will only notice when they lose it. Going back to a non-Retina display will feel like watching TV in standard definition after having become accustomed to HD.

Just put an anti-glare screen protector on it. You'll simulate it. I did just that this morning (Moshi iVisor) and the screen protector came off a few hours later. I just like this new display too much to cover it up.

[Daylife]

To the op's thread question...

For me.. yes it was/is a big deal. I'm coming up from a Toshiba Thrive which is 1280x800 and the color hue/saturation is very neutral/natural. So the 3 is like a punch to my retinas. Everything is so clear...bright...color saturation... So awesome

Haha Yes

[ooney]

The new screen resolution is incredible. It almost makes it as though I need glasses when I look the ipad 2.

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[Daylife]

The new screen resolution is incredible. It almost makes it as though I need glasses when I look the ipad 2.

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Well some people can't see how good the screen is lol.....which I find it to be very very!! Because I just showed my iPad to my 78yr old grandmother and my sister has an iPad 2 and I showed her both and she immediately pick the iPad 3.

[pianoman]

Well some people can't see how good the screen is lol.....which I find it to be very very!! Because I just showed my iPad to my 78yr old grandmother and my sister has an iPad 2 and I showed her both and she immediately pick the iPad 3.

Of course she did! As I said earlier.. when a true 1:1 (apples to apples) comparison is made between the 1/2 (which have the same screen, by the way) and the 3.. EVERYone, with ANY level of vision, in ANY lighting -- WILL see a drastic difference!

People who say otherwise aren't doing a real apples to apples comparison.

[Daylife]

Of course she did! As I said earlier.. when a true 1:1 (apples to apples) comparison is made between the 1/2 (which have the same screen, by the way) and the 3.. EVERYone, with ANY level of vision, in ANY lighting -- WILL see a drastic difference!

People who say otherwise aren't doing a real apples to apples comparison.

Yup, totally agree.

[beesknees]

I have a gen 1 Ipad and the screen looks GREAT to me. Not sure how it can get any better...Haven't gone out to take a look in person but can somebody help me understand why it's a big deal? I'll get my flame shield out just in case this thread takes a turn for the worst...

If you are looking for a reason to stick with your first gen I suggest you stay away from the 2 or the 3. I loved my first gen and it was an invaluable resource after a tornado hit my home but as much as I will always appreciate it but it is a dinosaur in comparison. I swear it is like the thing weighs 25 lbs and it is like looking at an old crt screen. I'm selling mine this weekend. Most likely I will keep my 2 until the 4 comes out but the 3 is super sharp.

[skallal]

I just bought the 3rd gen after 2 years with the 1st gen. My middle aged eyes can see a huge difference in reading smaller text.

To be fair, I have a Zagg shield in my 1st gen screen. I am not sure if that affects the quality or not? I suspect not. I have a lower shield on my iPhone 3GS which really reduces the quality.

That said, I've never owned or used the iPad 2 other than store demo models. So I can't comment.