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Review on πŸ“ Holocm Paper Feel iPad 10.9 Notes: An Improved Experience by Michael Mayes

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great concept, some performance issues

I'm a digital artist and my iPad has had paper screen protectors since the day I got it. I love them for their artworks but I'm not that crazy about them when trying to watch videos or look closely at photos as they can reduce the resolution a bit. That seemed like the perfect solution to me! I was immediately nervous that it wasn't compatible with my case. I use a case with a small lip on the edge of the screen and was concerned there wouldn't be room for a screen protector. Luckily it fit perfectly! The magnets seemed to hold the protective film in place fairly well and sensitivity didn't seem to be affected. However, I quickly realized that there was a problem. My case has a magnetic lid and the magnets in the case are stronger than the magnets holding the screen protector, which means the screen protector comes off with it every time I open and close the case. Aside from being a little annoying, there's more opportunity for dirt, dust, etc. to get between the screen protector and the screen every time I reapply it. Another issue I've encountered has to do with the anti-glare coating. It blocks direct glare, but doesn't do very well in direct sunlight. The more I used it and the more fingerprints/skin oils/dust came into contact with the screen protector, the harder it was to see the screen in bright sunlight. The sun illuminated the dirt on the screen protector the most, creating a visual barrier between me and the screen. I've never had this problem with my other paper style adhesive screen protectors, so I'm not sure what's wrong with this one. I hope washing helps (and at least it should be easy to clean!) but I don't really expect to have to clean it often. Overall this is a great product and very smart, with a few minor annoyances and quirks that may not apply to everyone. It's easy enough to get around most issues I've found, and being able to switch between a paper-style screen and a glossy screen was worth it. I recommend this product.

Pros
  • Magnetic design
Cons
  • Poor set