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What is good?


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 8:54 am
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I got a simple sleeve one with aluminium insert to pretect the screen. Didn't want something bulky that detracts from the portability and beauty of the iPad itself.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:27 am
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Got one of these being delivered today so i'll report back later

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16562&category_id=250


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:34 am
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[url= http://www.dodocase.com/ ]Dodo?[/url]


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:36 am
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We have an iPad at work which is now encased in an [url= http://www.otterbox.com/iPad-Defender-Series-Case/APL2-IPAD1,default,pd.html?dwvar_APL2-IPAD1_color=20&start=1&cgid=apple-ipad-cases ]Otterbox iPad Defender case[/url].

The iPad now looks like it could survive a nuclear blast but it also look deeply uncool.

And lets face it, one of the reasons that you have an iPad is to look cool right.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:55 am
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Made one myself, it's ace. Gutted a hardback book, made a frame from balsa wood with elastic to hold it in place. Looks a bit DIY when open, but like...a book, when shut. Offers good protection and ease of use tho.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:59 am
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I got the apple one.
Seems to do the job.
Although I concede it does not cover screen..


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 10:00 am
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Thanks all. I guess i need to pin down what the use of the case would be - storage/transport... or when using it. That dodo one is very nice, btw. It's similar to a moleskine one i saw.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 11:36 am
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I got the apple one.
Seems to do the job.
Although I concede it does not cover screen..

Strange, I have an Apple one that does cover the screen.. like a little black book you open. Seems good enough for an office softy like me. Also converts into a little stand so you can have an £800 digital picture frame..


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 12:01 pm
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Yeah i have one of them brassneck, does the job nicely tbh


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 12:04 pm
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Yeh I have the apple one too, doesn't offer a huge amount of protection but it protects it enough for me. Looks pretty too. And mine covers the screen.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 12:13 pm
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Mine's like that dodo one, but only cost me £3 in a charity shop for the bits. As I say, not as neat open.

Here's a dodgy pic of it:

http://twitpic.com/23orf0


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 12:40 pm
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i have the apple one, how ever the first couple of times removing it to attach to the dock is a pain in the big round sitty things.

is a very good case for the money, how ever in some cases is stiff and will keep a bend when used as a stand.

In my opinion it is worth the money.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 6:38 pm
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+1 brassneck


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 7:31 pm
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Spotted this on the Macworld newsfeed earlier: http://vintcase.com/
[i]Not[/i] cheap, but very classy.


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 7:32 pm
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my screen protector hinges of the base of the screen and also includes a handy qwerty keyboard..
its a netbook..
dont get ipads,always wondered how you protected the screen in your busy latte lifestyle, looks like ipad = fail.. 😆


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:53 pm
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Apple one here too. Does the job well. Just make sure you tuck the flappy bit in, looks rubbish if you don't


 
Posted : 03/11/2010 10:02 pm
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looks like ipad = fail..

Wish I could fail like that

[url= http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_gadg/20100503/tc_ytech_gadg/ytech_gadg_tc1901 ]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_gadg/20100503/tc_ytech_gadg/ytech_gadg_tc1901[/url]


 
Posted : 08/11/2010 10:08 am
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Jon, there's a company over in Gateshead that make simple cloth slipcases, I'm sure if you used your influence they might lend you a couple to try....

http://www.slotzz.co.uk/

I've just taken delivery of a Grove wooden case for my iPhone - they are working on an iPad case. It's lovely, you can have a look next time I see you:

http://www.grovemade.com/

I think if it was my money though i'd get a dodocase:

http://www.dodocase.com/


 
Posted : 08/11/2010 11:07 am
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There is a [url= http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/convertible-magazine-jacket-cl57779 ]new one from incase[/url] that looks like a winner.

It is closest to the horrible Apple one without being tacky and sharp at the edges.


 
Posted : 30/11/2010 11:51 am
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[url= http://www.reghardware.com/2010/11/29/group_test_ipad_cases/ ]Big ipad case grouptest here[/url]


 
Posted : 30/11/2010 11:54 am
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Surprised these have not been mentioned yet (warning, hideous amounts of money!):

http://www.vajacases.com

aside from the interesting name 😯 they offer some truly lovely cases, but you do have to be careful as they can be bulky.

I still have one of thiers from my original iPod circa 2002, and it is still doing great service.

For the iPad I got the leather agenda 2, in custom colours, and it's great. I had a macally one which appears a great combo of price and functionality, but the tab broke off after a month, and it did it again on the replacement. Avoid.

I also had a belkin one that had a handstrap on the back, quite handy for reading in bed, but a bit bulky and hideous.

Love my vaja. ahem. 😉

Kev


 
Posted : 30/11/2010 12:23 pm
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Vaja cases do indeed look superb, though be careful as there have been loads of complaints about their custom stuff lately taking months to come through.


 
Posted : 30/11/2010 12:24 pm