iPad 2 Smart Covers, Cases, Screen Protectors

MrMopple · MrMopple #91 (**permalink**)

04-10-2011, 03:42 PM

I'm extremely happy with my iPad2 (obviously) and apart from the marks the Smart cover leaves on the front of the screen, am happy with that too. But after spending a good deal of money on the iPad, the Smart cover just isn't enough protection I feel it deserves.

Does anyone know of or recommend a suitable alternative to the Smart cover which will protect both the front and rear of the iPad, ideally a leather case bound style case as apposed to the thin skin protection ones?

Many Thanks in advance.

bobtomay · bobtomay #92 (**permalink**)

04-10-2011, 05:08 PM

Maybe try the sticky, at the top of this forum.

iPad 2 Smart Covers, Cases, Screen Protectors

Shroppy · Shroppy #93 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 02:55 AM

Go for the pixelskin hd wrap thats what im getting in my oPinion is the most useful of the lot

xINFINITELIGHTx · xINFINITELIGHTx #94 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 06:32 AM

My contribution:

I have had 3 ipod touches and i now have the ipad 2. i always use a full body case so back and front are cool and don't bother with screen protectors.

I also don't believe in putting plastic over living room furniture. I might as well have bought plastic couches.

here is the cheap ipad 2 case

Amazon.com: CaseCrown Apple iPad 2 Bold Standby case (Black) for the Apple iPad 2 Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB: Electronics

less than 20 dollars for a full body one and it has the fold feature for positioning it well. it's not all leather and it has no super hardness in between the leather for protection but it is thicker than if you didn't get a full body case.

it has place for cameras and all that. all and all i give it a 10 cause it does everything i need it to do. since it's an ipad i dont think the fact that the edges are harder to his is a problem. but i don't think i've really tested taht to an extent enough to be an expert on it either.

jacksonian · jacksonian #95 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xINFINITELIGHTx

don't bother with screen protectors.

I also don't believe in putting plastic over living room furniture. I might as well have bought plastic couches.

I don't put plastic on my living room furniture either. But with a good crystal screen protector, you can't tell there's anything on it.

class77 · class77 #96 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 02:01 PM

I've got a case from Piel Frama on order at cases.com. I had this same case on my original iPad and am turning it over to my husband completely unmarked. It's held up very well. This is a leather case from Spain and has the magnets for the sleep wake function.

Piel Frama

RavingMac · RavingMac #97 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 02:18 PM

I couldn't make up mind, but then got notice my iPad2 had shipped so had to do something. Ordered the Radtech STM.

AUZambo · AUZambo #98 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razormac

I couldn't make up mind, but then got notice my iPad2 had shipped so had to do something. Ordered the Radtech STM.

Ordered mine last night. Unfortunately it won't ship 'til the 20th. I'll be sure to post pictures and a review once I get it.

Also, for future orderers, If you enter the discount code "AUG1Q59" when ordering the STM Skinny from Radtech you'll get a 20% discount.

jacksonian · jacksonian #99 (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 08:32 PM

Can't wait to hear what you guys think of the Skinny. I like it a lot and drop tested it today on the concrete (accidentally of course) and it held up perfectly. The base is very sturdy when upright for viewing. See my notes on the previous page in case you missed it with the merged threads.

jacksonian · jacksonian #**100** (**permalink**)

04-11-2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroppy

Go for the pixelskin hd wrap thats what im getting in my oPinion is the most useful of the lot

Although it looks nice and I was considering it, it doesn't have the magnets for the smart waking, says it stays closed with "microsuction", and that triangle fold design is not the sturdiest for upright viewing. Things to consider.

a.j.c. · a.j.c. #**101** (**permalink**)

04-12-2011, 07:13 AM

I'm still going naked except for the smart cover..so far so good no scratches.

AUZambo · AUZambo #**102** (**permalink**)

04-14-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUZambo

Ordered mine last night. Unfortunately it won't ship 'til the 20th. I'll be sure to post pictures and a review once I get it.

Also, for future orderers, If you enter the discount code "AUG1Q59" when ordering the STM Skinny from Radtech you'll get a 20% discount.

Awesome...I just got notification that my order has shipped from Missouri a full week ahead of schedule.

Why do I get so excited over such things?!

I may create a video review to post here.

PirateGal · PirateGal #**103** (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 03:00 PM

I just received my iPad 2, and I'm trying to decide which case to get that will work along with the Smart Cover. I'm trying to decide between these cases:

1. X Gear Smart Cover Enhancer
2. AviiQ Smart Case
3. Enki Genius Case

Is anyone using any of these cases? All suggestions, recommendations and advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

MacLicious · MacLicious #**104** (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 08:56 PM

I just ordered a red TPU (Silicone) back that is supposed to work with my smart cover this week from ebay for just under ten bucks. Will post results of fit/finish after I get it. Of course it is coming from China.

MacLicious · MacLicious #**105** (**permalink**)

04-15-2011, 08:59 PM

By the way, welcome to the forum PirateGal! A wealth of information is here to be learned if you want.

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class77 #96 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 13, 2009 Posts: 357 Mac Specs: 25" iMac 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iPhone 4	04-11-2011, 02:01 PM I've got a case from Piel Frama on order at cases.com. I had this same case on my original iPad and am turning it over to my husband completely unmarked. It's held up very well. This is a leather case from Spain and has the magnets for the sleep wake function. Piel Frama  24" iMac, 3.06GHz C2D, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 10.6.8  2011 Mac mini, 2.7Ghz i7, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD, 10.7.3  iPad3 64GB, iPad2 32 GB  iPhone 4, 32GB  Airport Extreme 5
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Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,779 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini, 13" MacBook, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	04-11-2011, 02:18 PM I couldn't make up mind, but then got notice my iPad2 had shipped so had to do something. Ordered the Radtech STM. Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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MrMopple #91 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2010 Posts: 13	04-10-2011, 03:42 PM I'm extremely happy with my iPad2 (obviously) and apart from the marks the Smart cover leaves on the front of the screen, am happy with that too. But after spending a good deal of money on the iPad, the Smart cover just isn't enough protection I feel it deserves. Does anyone know of or recommend a suitable alternative to the Smart cover which will protect both the front and rear of the iPad, ideally a leather case bound style case as apposed to the thin skin protection ones? Many Thanks in advance.
	QUOTE Thanks

Shroppy #93 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 15, 2011 Posts: 12	04-11-2011, 02:55 AM Go for the pixelskin hd wrap thats what im getting in my oPinion is the most useful of the lot
	QUOTE Thanks

xINFINITELIGHTx #94 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2011 Posts: 1	04-11-2011, 06:32 AM My contribution: I have had 3 ipod touches and i now have the ipad 2. i always use a full body case so back and front are cool and don't bother with screen protectors. I also don't believe in putting plastic over living room furniture. I might as well have bought plastic couches. here is the cheap ipad 2 case Amazon.com: CaseCrown Apple iPad 2 Bold Standby case (Black) for the Apple iPad 2 Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB: Electronics less than 20 dollars for a full body one and it has the fold feature for positioning it well. it's not all leather and it has no super hardness in between the leather for protection but it is thicker than if you didn't get a full body case. it has place for cameras and all that. all and all i give it a 10 cause it does everything i need it to do. since it's an ipad i dont think the fact that the edges are harder to his is a problem. but i don't think i've really tested taht to an extent enough to be an expert on it either.
	QUOTE Thanks

jacksonian #99 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 146	04-11-2011, 08:32 PM Can't wait to hear what you guys think of the Skinny. I like it a lot and drop tested it today on the concrete (accidentally of course) and it held up perfectly. The base is very sturdy when upright for viewing. See my notes on the previous page in case you missed it with the merged threads.
	QUOTE Thanks

a.j.c. #101 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 26, 2010 Location: providence r.i. Posts: 216 Mac Specs: soon to be another iMac owner	04-12-2011, 07:13 AM I'm still going naked except for the smart cover..so far so good no scratches.
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PirateGal #103 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 15, 2011 Posts: 4	04-15-2011, 03:00 PM I just received my iPad 2, and I'm trying to decide which case to get that will work along with the Smart Cover. I'm trying to decide between these cases: 1. X Gear Smart Cover Enhancer 2. AviiQ Smart Case 3. Enki Genius Case Is anyone using any of these cases? All suggestions, recommendations and advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

MacLicious #104 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 26, 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 262	04-15-2011, 08:56 PM I just ordered a red TPU (Silicone) back that is supposed to work with my smart cover this week from ebay for just under ten bucks. Will post results of fit/finish after I get it. Of course it is coming from China.
	QUOTE Thanks

MacLicious #105 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 26, 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 262	04-15-2011, 08:59 PM By the way, welcome to the forum PirateGal! A wealth of information is here to be learned if you want.
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