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Review on ๐Ÿ“ฑ iPad Mini 7.9 Inch (2019) Paperlike Screen Protector - Matte Film for Enhanced Drawing, Writing, and Note-taking Experience by Juan Gomez

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It's expensive, but after a successful install, your iPad will take it to the next level.

I read a lot online about the PaperLike screen protector and watched a lot of videos before deciding to buy it. The price is expensive in my opinion, but at least you get 2 PaperLike screen protectors per pack, probably just in case you couldn't install it the first time. And thanks for that, because when I first installed it on my iPad Mini 5, it didn't work well even though I installed it in a clean environment. Fortunately, the second attempt to install the second part went smoothly and without any problems. My take on this: It definitely makes the iPad less glossy - not 100% matte, but much better than without. This is great for drawing as it creates more friction for the Apple Pencil's plastic tip than drawing with it on bare iPad glass or non-textured screen protectors. I also find it more enjoyable to read e-books on the Kindle app because your iPad feels more papery and paper-like as you turn the pages. The downside for some people may be using your iPad for other purposes. than just painting, and you prefer a clean, glossy look and smooth touch. I already have an old iPad Pro 9.7" with a traditional non-textured screen protector that is glossy and smooth to the touch, and I bought the iPad Mini primarily for drawing, so I don't see that as a downside for me. But if you only have 1 iPad and you care about a shiny appearance, you might want to consider another solution like rubber capped add-ons, which you can also find here on Revain. If you want more friction when drawing on the bare glass of an iPad or offer conventional non-textured screen protectors.

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