Ipad 2 cases

I just nabbed a Zaggmate (the one without the keyboard) for my ipad 1.

I tried the iChair, and I found it to be a total piece of shit; the zaggmate, while not being a "case" as much as a carrying cover/stand is far better at being a stand...and will offer more protection than most cases, I suspect.

The Zaggmate only comes WITH a keyboard for the ipad 2 right now I think, but it's still a good case (with a logitech KB)

http://www.zagg.com/accessories/logitech-ipad-2-keyboard-case
 
rampantandroid said:
I just nabbed a Zaggmate (the one without the keyboard) for my ipad 1.

I tried the iChair, and I found it to be a total piece of shit; the zaggmate, while not being a "case" as much as a carrying cover/stand is far better at being a stand...and will offer more protection than most cases, I suspect.

The Zaggmate only comes WITH a keyboard for the ipad 2 right now I think, but it's still a good case (with a logitech KB)

http://www.zagg.com/accessories/logitech-ipad-2-keyboard-case
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how do you like it so far? I'm thinking about getting one b/c it just seems like a perfect solution...
 
I put a little bit extra into a case that protects something of value like the iPad 2. I went with the Switcheasy Canvas http://www.switcheasy.com/products/CANVAS_iPad2/.

It fits like a glove and I cannot be happier with the case. It is absolutely perfect for my needs. I like the portfolio style that it has to it so I can easily carry around my iPad while not worrying about it being damaged.
 
9guns said:
how do you like it so far? I'm thinking about getting one b/c it just seems like a perfect solution...
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So, I have not used the keyboard version - I have the iPad 1 version with no KB.

-The clamshell isn't that easy to get open. It takes some trying - this is good, in that it won't just fall out. But it IS foam - how long until it wears out?

-The protection seems fine, but don't think the case will let you drop it on pavement from very high up. The foam may help some, but it won't save you.

-The stand works well - and this is where it shines. portrait and landscape work well, and it's stable enough to type on....even type with a heavy hand. I sat it in my cube at work and watched movies on it while doing work one night - the stand worked well

Thoughts on the KB version: The lip looks like it may make typing hard if your hands are at an angle. But it IS a logitech KB; if it feels anything like my logitech illuminated KB I'd call that good.

Personally, my solution was the no-KB option and a bluetooth KB. More expensive, but it's the all around BEST option I think (set the KB on my coffee table, keyboard on my lap.)

I'll upload a comparison between the iChair and the Zaggmate soon.
 
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You should put a skin on the ipad also (clear protector, bestskinsever, or ZAGG) before putting it in a case. I used a Speck case and the case actually scratched my ipad.
 
ROCKETR said:
I put a little bit extra into a case that protects something of value like the iPad 2. I went with the Switcheasy Canvas http://www.switcheasy.com/products/CANVAS_iPad2/.

It fits like a glove and I cannot be happier with the case. It is absolutely perfect for my needs. I like the portfolio style that it has to it so I can easily carry around my iPad while not worrying about it being damaged.
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So, how much does that case weigh and how much thicker is your iPad 2 when inside that case?

A lot of cases add too much bulk and weight for my tastes.
 
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rampantandroid said:
The Zaggmate only comes WITH a keyboard for the ipad 2 right now I think, but it's still a good case (with a logitech KB)
http://www.zagg.com/accessories/logitech-ipad-2-keyboard-case
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I've looked at these kind of cases, but it looks like hte keyboard presses against the iPad screen, so in a worst-case scenario, they could scratch it. (I'm considering jsut getting an apple thin BT keyboard for when I need it)

I went with the Apple SmartCover and love it, Becides that I used the old neoprene sleeve from my netbook. It fits the iPad fairly well and could easilly be modified to house cables, etc inside it and a strap on the outside (planning these)
 
Personally, the iPad 2 is so thin, putting it in a case is hiding it's beauty. I put a BestSkinsEver skin on the back and use the regular smart cover.
 
starwa1ker said:
Personally, the iPad 2 is so thin, putting it in a case is hiding it's beauty. I put a BestSkinsEver skin on the back and use the regular smart cover.
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This is the way I feel about most covers I see. Bulky and heavy....they destroy the sleek looks and feel of iPad 2. I too have a smart cover and skin on the back.
 
starwa1ker said:
Personally, the iPad 2 is so thin, putting it in a case is hiding it's beauty. I put a BestSkinsEver skin on the back and use the regular smart cover.
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AQ_OC said:
This is the way I feel about most covers I see. Bulky and heavy....they destroy the sleek looks and feel of iPad 2. I too have a smart cover and skin on the back.
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HAve you guys had any problems with these skins distorting sound on the Mic/Speaker or blurring the Camera? I've always heard these skins tend to do that and that's why I was against getting one (though I do agree, if I could scratch-proof the ipad itself I'd love not to use a bulky case since I found there's no reason to carry a power adapter around)
 
Ashton said:
HAve you guys had any problems with these skins distorting sound on the Mic/Speaker or blurring the Camera? I've always heard these skins tend to do that and that's why I was against getting one (though I do agree, if I could scratch-proof the ipad itself I'd love not to use a bulky case since I found there's no reason to carry a power adapter around)
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The skin I have doesn't cover any port nor does it move. So no, in my case, at least.
 
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