I use Smart-Grips with my Smart Cover. They're kind of minimalist protection, but they work for me and I'm not covering up my pad with a big bulky plastic case.
The best case for the iPad (and I've had two of them) is the Invisible Shield.
I had both the first and second gen iPad for nearly a year each time and when I sold them each time because I used the Invisible Shield on each of them they had literally 'zero' scratches on them. And I didn't even need to care for them once the I.S. was on.
It was well worth buying. After that I have the Sena Executive Envelope Case (or whatever it's called) for when taking it out of the house and for traveling. It's leather and makes a great carrying case. Looks good, is pretty tough and has the most expensive-looking cosy interior I've seen on any case. This is the best way to do it in my opinion. Copy what I did and you'll come back to thank me when you get your amazing resale value when you're selling your scratch-less iPad. And you keep your envelope case and use it on your next iPad. You will save money by looking for an alternative envelope case, however. I personally was glad to buy something that cost a little extra (well; more than a little).
Apple should leave the iPhone design how it is, just make it thinner and extend the screen size. There is a lot of room at the top and bottom of the current screen to expand. I like the all glass iPhone design. I find the new iPod touches too slim to hold onto, especially due to their teardrop design and aluminum backing. It feels like it is always slipping out of my hand.
As for the full iPad and iPhone cases, I think it's a good idea, but they will probably be very expensive
Apple should leave the iPhone design how it is, just make it thinner and extend the screen size.
They left it how it was last year. A change is good. If it's going to have a glass back this time they may give it a curved glass back? : ) That would be very cool looking. Personally though I'm hoping they make the back aluminum, because glass is simply too easily broken.
A local radio station may have accidentally confirmed this on air today... apparently they have a palette of iPad 3's that they're already giving out as contest prizes.
They're absolutely lying. Basically you can win one, but you'll coincidentally receive the price a month after the iPad 3 comes out. Even Apple stores don't have the iPad 3 yet.
I REALLY like my PROTEC ipad 2 cover....hope they make it for my upcoming ipad 3. It's light, made very well, and surprisingly thin for being made of leather.
This is a popular misconception spread by tech blogs who believe it's some kind of miracle material. It is also not any lighter than regular metal (another misconception).
Liquid metal is simply stronger, tougher and more elastic at the same size and thickness as regular metal. It's also ridiculously expensive and rarely used for anything larger than a tiny gear or pin.
I wish they'd just get on with it and use the transparent aluminum which a very reliable friend of a friend told me Ive has planned for the iPhone 5.
Personally, I am far more interested in a smartcover that enables both landscape and portrait viewing upright (the latter being necessary for iBooks-type files).
It is actually a tad frustrating that the current one allows for only landscape.
I wonder, however, if that will be an impossible design challenge.
I hate the rear aesthetics of iPad 2. Just hideous. I loved the first gen iPad's back design. Simple. Sadly I sold it b/c I was going to get the iPad 2 but once I saw the back I sad no. If iPad 3 is a significant upgrade I'll consider getting it. If not, I'll go and buy the 1 gen iPad from Apple's refurbish stuff.
I hate the rear aesthetics of iPad 2. Just hideous. I loved the first gen iPad's back design. Simple. Sadly I sold it b/c I was going to get the iPad 2 but once I saw the back I sad no.
I hate the rear aesthetics of iPad 2. Just hideous. I loved the first gen iPad's back design. Simple. Sadly I sold it b/c I was going to get the iPad 2 but once I saw the back I sad no. If iPad 3 is a significant upgrade I'll consider getting it. If not, I'll go and buy the 1 gen iPad from Apple's refurbish stuff.
I feel the same way if we are just talking aesthetics. The original design shape is much more attractive (and more practical in a few ways as well).
Sadly there is a lot more to the design of the iPad than what looks good. Weight, mass produceability, thinness, and other concerns all make the new design superior.
One of the reasons the (new) curved edge design wins is that if you made the original design as thin as the 2.0 model it would be totally flat on the table top (losing that gentle curve on the back), and would thus be almost impossible to pick up. The iPhone escapes this fate by virtue of it's small size.
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I had both the first and second gen iPad for nearly a year each time and when I sold them each time because I used the Invisible Shield on each of them they had literally 'zero' scratches on them. And I didn't even need to care for them once the I.S. was on.
It was well worth buying. After that I have the Sena Executive Envelope Case (or whatever it's called) for when taking it out of the house and for traveling. It's leather and makes a great carrying case. Looks good, is pretty tough and has the most expensive-looking cosy interior I've seen on any case. This is the best way to do it in my opinion. Copy what I did and you'll come back to thank me when you get your amazing resale value when you're selling your scratch-less iPad. And you keep your envelope case and use it on your next iPad. You will save money by looking for an alternative envelope case, however. I personally was glad to buy something that cost a little extra (well; more than a little).
As for the full iPad and iPhone cases, I think it's a good idea, but they will probably be very expensive
These cases sound expensive. Better get a case to go over it to protect it...
Hmm... Reminds me of this...
Apple should leave the iPhone design how it is, just make it thinner and extend the screen size.
They left it how it was last year. A change is good. If it's going to have a glass back this time they may give it a curved glass back? : ) That would be very cool looking. Personally though I'm hoping they make the back aluminum, because glass is simply too easily broken.
Hmm... Reminds me of this...
These cases sound expensive. Better get a case to go over it to protect it...
Quite right.
A local radio station may have accidentally confirmed this on air today... apparently they have a palette of iPad 3's that they're already giving out as contest prizes.
They're absolutely lying. Basically you can win one, but you'll coincidentally receive the price a month after the iPad 3 comes out. Even Apple stores don't have the iPad 3 yet.
Damn you, Hulu!
http://protecmusic.com/items.aspx?Pr...bCategoryID=61
What? I have a hard time believing this.
http://www.live885.com/index.asp?mn=3&id=9355&f=1
Website has slowed to a crawl, it's generating a ton of interest. They had viral-style teasers all last week...
Website has slowed to a crawl, it's generating a ton of interest. They had viral-style teasers all last week...
Still, they don't have any. Just as Cult of Mac doesn't have one, yet they're giving one away.
I for one really enjoy the aluminum look and feel and hope the new SmartCover doesn't cover the back of the iPad.
SmartCover + Invisible Shield is a great combo.
Liquid Metal is not radio transparent.
This is a popular misconception spread by tech blogs who believe it's some kind of miracle material. It is also not any lighter than regular metal (another misconception).
Liquid metal is simply stronger, tougher and more elastic at the same size and thickness as regular metal. It's also ridiculously expensive and rarely used for anything larger than a tiny gear or pin.
I wish they'd just get on with it and use the transparent aluminum which a very reliable friend of a friend told me Ive has planned for the iPhone 5.
I wish they'd just get on with it and use the transparent aluminum which a very reliable friend of a friend told me Ive has planned for the iPhone 5.
Is this your friend on the left?
It is actually a tad frustrating that the current one allows for only landscape.
I wonder, however, if that will be an impossible design challenge.
I hate the rear aesthetics of iPad 2. Just hideous. I loved the first gen iPad's back design. Simple. Sadly I sold it b/c I was going to get the iPad 2 but once I saw the back I sad no.
What the hell are you on?
I hate the rear aesthetics of iPad 2. Just hideous. I loved the first gen iPad's back design. Simple. Sadly I sold it b/c I was going to get the iPad 2 but once I saw the back I sad no. If iPad 3 is a significant upgrade I'll consider getting it. If not, I'll go and buy the 1 gen iPad from Apple's refurbish stuff.
I feel the same way if we are just talking aesthetics. The original design shape is much more attractive (and more practical in a few ways as well).
Sadly there is a lot more to the design of the iPad than what looks good. Weight, mass produceability, thinness, and other concerns all make the new design superior.
One of the reasons the (new) curved edge design wins is that if you made the original design as thin as the 2.0 model it would be totally flat on the table top (losing that gentle curve on the back), and would thus be almost impossible to pick up. The iPhone escapes this fate by virtue of it's small size.