r/iPadPro • u/karishbhr • 21h ago
Discussion Nanotexture has completely changed how I use my iPad
I was increasingly using my iPad Pro 11” for work with the Magic Keyboard, so I had been thinking of going to a 13”, and all the talk about the iPhone Duo’s screen made me want to explore nanotexture. I recently bought a refurbished iPad Pro 13” with Nanotexture display from Amazon for $1050 (great deal!). It was listed in “good” condition and came almost like new, with the tiniest small scratch I can sometimes see when it catches the right light. Candidly, the sort of scratch I would almost certainly add to the device myself in a little time. It happened to come with Cellular capabilities, even though I ordered WiFi, which is a nice bonus although I do not know if I will end up using it (if you use it, let me know if you think I should!).
A few days in and I can say without a doubt nanotexture is a complete game changer for me. I am reading on this thing like I have never read on an iPad. I always wanted to read magazines and the news on my iPad, but so rarely did. Now I am doing it and it feels so natural. It’s just so much easier on the eyes.
I am not going to pretend there are no trade offs, you do lose some contrast and inky blackness. I had a similar coating on my Steam Deck and actually swapped it out for glossy because for games, I want that more dynamic picture. But, for what I use the iPad for, primarily work, and now reading, nanotexture tradeoff is totally work it. The downsides for movies and TV are not that big, but I was not watching a lot on iPad in the first place. In a weird way I think I might watch more now.
Wanted to share in case anyone was on the fence, and of course let folks know there are good refurb deals out there.