RSSiPad Cases
May 08 10
I do not think enough time has been spent on cases for the iPad. If you are buying an iPad you will want to get a case for it. The iPad is slick like an iPhone and hard to grip comfortably on it’s own. A case provides a gripping surface, plus protection for the screen, plus some protection from accidents.
Choosing the right case takes some thought about how you use the iPad and comfortable viewing positions. These will change depending on if you are sitting at a table or in an easy chair or laying on the couch. If you intend to use the iPad for reading ebooks pay attention to the angle you hold the book for reading. The iPad is a bit heavier than most books so you will want a cover that can also act as a stand and hold the iPad at a comfortable reading angle.
I ordered my iPad with an Apple iPad Case. For the most part I like this case, however, when I am reading in the Captain Kirk Command Recliner I have found that even when the case is folded into the wedge configuration I was still putting a thick hardcover book under it to prop it up to a higher viewing angle.
The other thing to consider is protection of the iPad. If you never intend to leave the house, you can probably get by with a gel skin, or the Apple iPad Case, but I would worry about dropping the device in either. In my opinion, carrying the iPad around at school or to work requires a bit more protection.
Because of the viewing angle and protection considerations I have now backordered an Incase Convertible Book Jacket. I will review it on at a future date.
I found a video that demonstrates both the Apple iPad Case and the Incase Convertible Book Jacket so you can get an idea of what I mean.
Also for those of you on a budget: there are plenty of off brand iPad cases on Amazon.com which may do the job for you at a cheaper price. Worth exploring.
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