Back protection for iPad2- plastic film

justinmg · justinmg #1 (**permalink**)

03-19-2011, 01:33 PM

Just thinking about protection for the other side of the unit, as the smartcover seems fine for the front- only.
My daughter covers her school books with a ultra-durable type of cling film from the stationary store. Has anyone tried anything like this, or are there any commercial low profile alternatives?

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

03-19-2011, 03:32 PM

A really popular option is Zagg Invisible Shield, which is specifically designed for the iPad. It can start to lift at the edges and corners over time, but when it's new, it works well.

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

03-19-2011, 05:25 PM

Or check out the Grove skins.

RustProofCorn · RustProofCorn #4 (**permalink**)

03-19-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bobtomay

Or check out the Grove skins.

Pretty sure this groove skin is what I'm getting. I really want somthing that works with the smart cover. And I really like these better than the extremely odd feeling zag skins

MacLicious · MacLicious #5 (**permalink**)

03-20-2011, 01:31 AM

While you are waiting for your protection to arrive, do what I did with my iPhone 4 before my Invisible Shield arrived. I just used kitchen plastic wrap, like Saran or whatever brand you use. The clingy one worked best as it stuck on there and no one noticed it unless I pointed it out to them. It kept it free from scratches and fingerprints and was very inexpensive!

prrs4me · prrs4me #6 (**permalink**)

03-20-2011, 09:05 AM

But isn't the Zagg only for the wi-fi model. Not for the 3G?

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #7 (**permalink**)

03-20-2011, 11:32 PM

I just placed an order for a pretty cool ( IMO ) skin for my iPad 2 made out of 3M product.

Skins for iPad 2 | GelaSkins

GNR · GNR #8 (**permalink**)

03-21-2011, 03:56 PM

Weird. People have a $3000 laptop and the only cover/protection is in case used for transporation not during use. But for $200-$900 items we freak over cases for use?

These are beautiful items. Cases remind me of the 50's and 60's when people put ugly plastic covers on good looking furniture.

I think the whole concept of the smart cover was that covers were destroying look and feel of iPads.

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 26,684 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 480GB Crucial M500 SSD	03-19-2011, 03:32 PM A really popular option is Zagg Invisible Shield, which is specifically designed for the iPad. It can start to lift at the edges and corners over time, but when it's new, it works well. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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KoDorSean #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,371 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	03-20-2011, 11:32 PM I just placed an order for a pretty cool ( IMO ) skin for my iPad 2 made out of 3M product. Skins for iPad 2 \| GelaSkins I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007
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justinmg #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 1	03-19-2011, 01:33 PM Just thinking about protection for the other side of the unit, as the smartcover seems fine for the front- only. My daughter covers her school books with a ultra-durable type of cling film from the stationary store. Has anyone tried anything like this, or are there any commercial low profile alternatives?
	QUOTE Thanks

MacLicious #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 26, 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 311	03-20-2011, 01:31 AM While you are waiting for your protection to arrive, do what I did with my iPhone 4 before my Invisible Shield arrived. I just used kitchen plastic wrap, like Saran or whatever brand you use. The clingy one worked best as it stuck on there and no one noticed it unless I pointed it out to them. It kept it free from scratches and fingerprints and was very inexpensive!
	QUOTE Thanks

prrs4me #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 07, 2010 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 120 Mac Specs: MBP 17"(2.8 ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB mem), 21.5" Imac, 15" MBP (2.4 ghz) all running ML	03-20-2011, 09:05 AM But isn't the Zagg only for the wi-fi model. Not for the 3G?
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GNR #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 07, 2010 Posts: 28	03-21-2011, 03:56 PM Weird. People have a $3000 laptop and the only cover/protection is in case used for transporation not during use. But for $200-$900 items we freak over cases for use? These are beautiful items. Cases remind me of the 50's and 60's when people put ugly plastic covers on good looking furniture. I think the whole concept of the smart cover was that covers were destroying look and feel of iPads.
	QUOTE Thanks

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