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> The larger iPad works well for convenient media consumption

The iPad screen ratio makes it a horrible device for media consumption compared to 16:9 or 16:10 tablets. However, that same screen ratio is also what makes it great for application and web browsing usage.

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I really don't see a problem with a black bar at the bottom of a movie (but I mostly use OLED), and it seems to me it could be used profitably for captioning or control widgets.

Only the latest ipad is OLED.

Because of those black bars you are effectively carrying a tablet with giant bezels with you.

If your main tablet usage is watching video, the iPad is a poor choice.

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