max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Looking for the best iPad case? Not to expensive but good enough that it protects it. There seem to be plenty of $30 ones out there. I just don't know which one to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcruicks Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Whole case or just a front cover? The Apple Smart cover is fantastic I know its a bit expensive, but well worth it...or a cheaper version by someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Whole case or just a front cover? The Apple Smart cover is fantastic I know its a bit expensive, but well worth it...or a cheaper version by someone else. What is the difference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 These don't exactly follow the definition of cheap, but they are really really nice cases. I have the Octavo and it's great. It protects it all-around, and also disguises it as a book. http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-ipad.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 These don't exactly follow the definition of cheap, but they are really really nice cases. I have the Octavo and it's great. It protects it all-around, and also disguises it as a book. http://www.padandqui...s-for-ipad.html That is not that bad. I do like it disguising it as a book. Less likely to get stolen when carrying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deactivated_ Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I have one of these and love it: http://goincase.com/products/detail/book-jacket-select-cl60126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks. So what is the difference between a whole case or just a front cover ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Nevermind I figured it out. What do you all think about these cases ? http://www.amazon.com/modulR-Case-Hand-Strap-C21-00-A/dp/B0055VL5SK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332490303&sr=1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 How do you carry your iPad ? In your pocket, like a book, over your shoulder in a bag, or what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TygrScott Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Show me a pocket that big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Veteran Posted March 29, 2012 Veteran Share Posted March 29, 2012 threads merged and moved here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Show me a pocket that big. There plenty of pockets that big. Do you need a picture of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell-In-A-Handbasket Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would not recommend the smart cover. It collects dust and grease from you hand and will transfer it to the screen. Resulting in having to clean it every open. Personally I have the Targus Slim, there are currently issues with the Sleep Wake Magnet not working, but from what if read on MacRumors forums, that's a vast majority of iPad3 cases. For my iPad1 I had the regular apple case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell-In-A-Handbasket Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Show me a pocket that big. I have a pair of Junco's with pockets I can fit an entire 2 Liter of Pepsi in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm pretty opinionated when it comes to cases, and have given it a lot of thought. My favorite case are these Neoprene slipcases like this one from CaseCrown: http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Vertical-Neoprene-Apple-Model/dp/B004QJHNJW At $12, it is hard to beat them at price. The iPad slides in and out w/o any problem, and I like how you can fold the top flap in to make the iPad even more accessible. It also makes an excellent surface to set my iPad on top of so that the back doesn't get scratched. I really dislike the smart cover. In fact, I blame the smart cover for the scratch you see in my Avatar (from my iPad 2 taken last year..its a nasty scratch in the top left corner). The problem with the smart cover is that it doesn't provide any real padding, and when you unfold it to use it as a stand the surface that touches the screen is exposed to pick up any dust/sand/dirt on other surfaces. Once a piece of sand or something gets in there, the smart cover is in close contact with the glass while having very little padding and the sand will just fester until a scratch is formed. I like how the smart cover comes off so easily, but I don't think it does the job at protecting the screen one bit. Most other cases I have a similar low opinion of. The problem with cases is that they enclose the device in spots and any grime that gets between the case and the iPad will no doubt result in scratches. If you want to keep your iPad looking new I recommend only using a slip cover and just don't ever drop it (ever). That way all the surfaces of the device can "breath" so any dirt or grim is not trapped in one spot left to fester. Also, with the additional heat that the new iPad produces, the device needs to breath properly to transfer the heat away from the device properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks everyone I will look more into the Neoprene slipcases. I think I found the perfect $30 iPad case. Has instant on and instant off too which is a nice touch. Allows me to stand the iPad at any angle I want as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks everyone I will look more into the Neoprene slipcases. I think I found the perfect $30 iPad case. Has instant on and instant off too which is a nice touch. Allows me to stand the iPad at any angle I want as well. If you would let us know what you get and what you think of it once you've used it for some time, I'm sure everyone would be appreciative (Y). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I received the Acme Made AM-00819 Infinite Angle Protective Case and love it. http://www.amazon.com/Acme-AM-00819-Infinite-Angle-Protective/dp/B00622UTWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334434043&sr=8-1 Got it for half off for only $30! Great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moloko Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Monoprice.com has some decent cases too for 12$ or so. I cannot see paying 50-70$ when I can get something just as nice for 20-30$. Oh yeah Monoprice has good screen protectors too for under 2$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prz Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi, I picked up an iPad 3 recently and picked up this case. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004R7A9NU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00 It works very well. The magnets for sleep work, and the camera hole lines up perfectly on the new iPad despite it says it being for the iPad 1/2. It provides nice protection for the screen and provides the same stand functionality the smart cover does. It's also not too expensive. Although I don't have any other cases to compare it to, I don't see myself replacing this one anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shifts Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Projectmumu.com have a fine range of wooden cases and I think they nestled on there a iPad case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moloko Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 bought an ipad2 case on monoprice for 12$. comes with the magnets so it puts the thing to sleep. look like leather. nice. Fits perfect. Great price. There is a monoprice logo on the back. i do not mind that. Better than spending 70$ on the leather one from apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted September 8, 2012 Veteran Share Posted September 8, 2012 I use a zeggmate just because I write a lot of emails on my ipad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japlabot Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Lifeproof nuud... the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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