Cases for new iPad - What are you going for?

[spirez]

Well after a pointless 2 hour trek round town I still couldn't find anything that I liked. I'm after something similar to the otter box in terms of protection but without being so big, bulky and heavy.

What will you guys be getting and what will you be using the iPad for? Mine's being used at work in a gym so needs to be fairly heavy duty.

Ps thought this would be better as a separate thread instead of getting lost in the big thread amongst the 'why haven't I got mine yet.' posts

 

[AK]

Switcheasy Canvas?

 

[Tom]

Probably a speck smart shell and a smart cover.

 

[ukaskew]

http://www.gelaskins.com/store/tablets_and_ereaders/iPad_3rd_2nd_Gen/NYC

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http://www.crumpler.eu/index.cfm?seite=tablets-and-ipad&productID=7447&sprache=EN

 

[sneeks]

Switcheasy Canvas?

This will be my first choice, was great on my iPad 2

 

[Al_G]

Is the switcheasy canvas or speck smart available for the iPad 3 yet or will the one for the iPad 2 fit?

 

[sneeks]

The switcheasy canvas doesn't fit the iPad 3, but a new version is already available.

 

[Lou]

I'm just going to get another tecknet one from Amazon!

My green one from my iPad 2 fits the new iPad perfectly so no need to change type! Just fancy a new colour!

 

[Al_G]

The switcheasy canvas doesn't fit the iPad 3, but a new version is already available.

Really? Not found it available online yet

 

[Al_G]

Really? Not found it available online yet

Tell a lie just found it on the switcheasy website for 60Euro (£49.99 including delivery) - is it that a reasonable price or silly expensive?

 

[spirez]

After looking around I'd like this:

http://www.cultofmac.com/107762/the-speck-candyshell-wrap-for-ipad-2-is-sizable-but-stylish-review/

Hope they bring out an updated version

 

[.GAZ.]

Icemac from Maplin.

 

[sneeks]

Tell a lie just found it on the switcheasy website for 60Euro (£49.99 including delivery) - is it that a reasonable price or silly expensive?

The previous version cost me £40 from Amazon.

 

[.Ben.]

Gen smart cover in charcoal grey. Got it for much less than the £35 asking price though! ;-)

 

[ADY 554D]

just put a belkin snap sheild on the back of mine

 

[Charlie.]

Waiting for new version of this.

http://www.mulberry.com/#/storefront/c5956/6780/moreviews/

 

[The Boosh!]

 

[Danny133]

I have the new version of switcheasys canvas. It's nice

 

[Pettsi]

I like the look of the Speck.

 

[ADY 554D]

the belkin is nearly identical to the frosted rear cover above

 

[coxy777]

I have the new version of switcheasys canvas. It's nice

Where did you get it Danny? Online?

 

[Danny133]

Where did you get it Danny? Online?

Yup .. Have quite a good contact at Switcheasy so I knew it was coming before it was released! .. It's a nice case

 

[Paul_G]

I went for a red leather smart cover and silicon cover for the back - works well.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Any links for a decent cover and screen protectors?

 

[Al_G]

Are screen protectors actually

 

[Al_G]

needed (sodding iPad lol)

 

[dk]

The case I was using with my 2 no longer works to unlock the iPad with the 3rd generation, no idea why, works fine with the 2 still.

 

[AK]

I've got a screen protector on.

From the old one I just took off it did look pretty scratched. Whether that's just the cheaper marterial of the screen protector getting scratched, I dunno.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

The case I was using with my 2 no longer works to unlock the iPad with the 3rd generation, no idea why, works fine with the 2 still.

The magnet is in the wrong place for the 3 I believe

 

[Danny133]

I've got a screen protector on.

From the old one I just took off it did look pretty scratched. Whether that's just the cheaper marterial of the screen protector getting scratched, I dunno.

You got the 3 now boy?

The magnet is in the wrong place for the 3 I believe

Correct they moved it ..

 

[The Boosh!]

The case I was using with my 2 no longer works to unlock the iPad with the 3rd generation, no idea why, works fine with the 2 still.

Is it the apple smart cover? All the above in the pictures I posted were originally bought for a 2 and it fits/ works as should.

 

[dk]

Yeah, my smart cover works, but that's all magnet isn't it, my more protective leather case for work has a magnet in the centre at the edge of the screen, that no longer works.

 

[Al_G]

I've got a screen protector on.

From the old one I just took off it did look pretty scratched. Whether that's just the cheaper marterial of the screen protector getting scratched, I dunno.

Which make of screen protector did you go for?

Was it a pain in the ass to put on?

 

[AK]

Massive ballache! It's a switcheasy one.

 

[Al_G]

Massive ballache! It's a switcheasy one.

Cheers for the info dood!

Anyone else bothering with a screen protector!?

More to the point has anyone managed to scratch an iPad screen?

 

[ado]

I won't be bothering with a screen protector. My white 4s still doesn't show a scratch.

 

[.Ben.]

I'm in need of a back cover and have been waiting for the Speck Smart Shell/ Incipio Smart Feather but they seem to be unavailable at the moment.

Anyone recommend a similar thin shell case for the rear? Needs to be compatible with a Smart Cover.

 

[Pettsi]

I'm in need of a back cover and have been waiting for the Speck Smart Shell/ Incipio Smart Feather but they seem to be unavailable at the moment.

Anyone recommend a similar thin shell case for the rear? Needs to be compatible with a Smart Cover.

Ordered ones of these as an interim jobby and it is perfect, i am going to keep it! Brilliant quality! Really suprised for £5.99.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0051P1C60/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[.Ben.]

^ That looks ideal as an intermediate solution, thanks!

 

[Vincec79]

I had one of those cases for my 2 last year but found it discoloured quite a lot and change it for a coloured back case