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daniel5489

  • Sep 14, 2021
  • Joined May 20, 2021
  • In Apple miniLED Products (2021)

    TLDR: The miniLED screen is better than OLED on my eyes, but still causes eye strain. I suggest trying it yourself, it's definitely a step forward IMO.

    So I've been using the new iPad since Friday, here are my impressions eye strain wise:

    -Slow motion video of the screen shows very little (If any) flicker, nothing like OLED flicker.
    -It doesn't seem to have that "shimmer" effect that I usually get from Macs.
    -The eye strain from this iPad is much less harmful than Macs/OLED iPhones, it feels like a slight prickling above my eyes after some use, but no migraines (yet)
    -I don't really notice any huge flicker difference between brightness levels.

    I'm very sensitive to flicker, so just because the miniLED screen bothers my eyes doesn't mean you guys shouldn't try it. It's definitely a step up from OLED and the Macs IMO, I think it's worth a shot to try.

    I'm going to try messing around with brightness/white point/night shift/true tone a bit more to see if anything helps, I'll post my results in a few days.

  • In Retina Display = Instant Headache

    But the plot thickens...

    Also Retina Display computer plugged into - secondary monitor - still get headaches!

    Facts:

    • I tried Mac Retina Display MacBook pro in 2015, dizzy within minutes
    • Used many iterations of Mac Retina Display over last 6 years; same results
    • On computers for 30 years, never had really had headache or eye strain until the Retina Display
    • Been using a 2017 Macbook Air to avoid this retina display headache, this worked but is about to die
    • Got a MacBook pro replacement computer from work this month. Only Retina Display is available.
    • Dizzy within minutes of using

    Plot Thickens

    Plugged Retina Display MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020) Chipset Model with Intel Iris Plus Graphics into my DELL2412H, I still get headaches. (Tried two other monitors, same results...)

    What I Thought

    • I thought the retina display was causing the headaches
    • Resigned to just plugging into secondary monitor
    • However, still getting headaches when I bypass the laptop monitor

    Question:

    What is it about the Macbook Pro with Retina Display signal that could be causing this?

    NOTE: This never happened with my Macbook Air (13-inch, 2017) computer with Intel HD Graphics 6000. Either on a computer monitor or on the laptop monitor. Also Blue light filters DO NOT help in any way.

    I'm at a loss and trying to understand Mac specifics that could lead to this.

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