Where to buy iPad cases from?

EliCsuf · Jan 26, 2012

Hey All,
I work for a large school district and I'm in charge of training and rolling out over 100 iPads for teachers that work with special need students (we've rolled out over a thousand ipads district wide). Since the 100 iPads will be under our department, I need to buy cases for them. I have a $3,000 budge for the cases and screen protectors. Does anyone have any suggestions where to buy them from? It appears that Amazon may be my best option? Can anyone share their experience with purchasing non brand name cases from Amazon. Any recommendations and suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.

Peace · Jan 26, 2012

Have you checked with your school district to see if they can get a deal from Apple ? Or are you looking for a specific type of case ?

EliCsuf · Jan 27, 2012

Peace said:
Have you checked with your school district to see if they can get a deal from Apple ? Or are you looking for a specific type of case ?

Apple, Target and our local Fry's Electronic store won't give us discount (what a shame). If they are on sale, I'm only limited to one or two. I'm looking for a simple case that will protect the entire iPad. Thanks!

bjpad2 · Jan 27, 2012

EliCsuf said:
Apple, Target and our local Fry's Electronic store won't give us discount (what a shame). If they are on sale, I'm only limited to one or two. I'm looking for a simple case that will protect the entire iPad. Thanks!

I did a lot of case research and most of the cases were available from ebay sellers and amazon. You probably don't want to deal with ebay sellers but I don't know about Amazon. Also there are manufacturers like CyberAcoustics (Maroo) that would probably make a deal with you for bulk purchases. Also I've seen that places like office depot have a big selection of cases on their websites. I'm not going to push different cases on you but since you mentioned protecting the entire ipad, CyberAcoustics/Maroo products are very good at that.

EliCsuf · Jan 30, 2012

bjpad2 said:
I did a lot of case research and most of the cases were available from ebay sellers and amazon. You probably don't want to deal with ebay sellers but I don't know about Amazon. Also there are manufacturers like CyberAcoustics (Maroo) that would probably make a deal with you for bulk purchases. Also I've seen that places like office depot have a big selection of cases on their websites. I'm not going to push different cases on you but since you mentioned protecting the entire ipad, CyberAcoustics/Maroo products are very good at that.

Ebay is totally out of the question. Amazon seems to have plenty of options. I'm loving that CyberAcouatics case. Thanks for the info.

Sandman1969 · Jan 31, 2012

EliCsuf said:
Ebay is totally out of the question. Amazon seems to have plenty of options. I'm loving that CyberAcouatics case. Thanks for the info.

I love my CyberAcoustics case. Though, dunno if you can get 100 of them along with screen protectors within budget.

They have some folks that are on here regularly. There are posts from them on one of the long Maroo threads...

Here's the thread...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1138148/

Guy from CA and Maroo have quite a few posts on that thread. Maybe you can try to get something going with them.

bjpad2 · Jan 31, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
I love my CyberAcoustics case. Though, dunno if you can get 100 of them along with screen protectors within budget.

If budget is an issue there is another possibility- I got a CyberAcoustics Ipad 1 case to use temporarily until my ipad 2 case came in. I didn't even know that the cases were somewhat interchangeable because I had never checked into it, but the ipad 1 case fit my ipad 2 and worked mostly the same as the ipad 2 case. The big exceptions are that there is no hole for the camera and no magnet for the on/off. BUT the ipad 1 case is about half the cost of the ipad 2 case.

EliCsuf · Jan 31, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
I love my CyberAcoustics case. Though, dunno if you can get 100 of them along with screen protectors within budget.

They have some folks that are on here regularly. There are posts from them on one of the long Maroo threads...

Here's the thread...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1138148/

Guy from CA and Maroo have quite a few posts on that thread. Maybe you can try to get something going with them.

WOW!!! Those are some really nice cases. It doesn't hurt to ask. Screen protectors is a must. iPads will be student driven. It looks like Amazon is the place because of my budget. Thanks Sandman for your help.

Spencie · Jan 31, 2012

Not exactly sure if it qualifies as a case, but at Macworld last weekend I saw this booth that made these rubberballs that go around the corners of the ipad and basically protect it from drops. They are also pretty cheap and used in schools across the nation. http://iballz.info/

EliCsuf · Jan 31, 2012

bjpad2 said:
If budget is an issue there is another possibility- I got a CyberAcoustics Ipad 1 case to use temporarily until my ipad 2 case came in. I didn't even know that the cases were somewhat interchangeable because I had never checked into it, but the ipad 1 case fit my ipad 2 and worked mostly the same as the ipad 2 case. The big exceptions are that there is no hole for the camera and no magnet for the on/off. BUT the ipad 1 case is about half the cost of the ipad 2 case.

Thanks for your suggestion but it won't fly with the teachers. They will need access to the camara to take pictures, make social stories or when they are out in the community. I will never hear the end of it. Plus, some students may find it frustrating and toss it across the room.

Cybersteve · Feb 1, 2012

EliCsuf said:
Thanks for your suggestion but it won't fly with the teachers. They will need access to the camara to take pictures, make social stories or when they are out in the community. I will never hear the end of it. Plus, some students may find it frustrating and toss it across the room.

Just to clarify the difference between the iPad 1 case vs the iPad 2 case, we know the iPad 2 is slightly smaller than the iPad 1. It is true that the iPad 2 will fit into our iPad 1 case, but the fit is not as snug. The iPad 2 cases does come with the camera hole in the back for taking pictures and has the magnet for the sleep/awake function.

CyberSteve
w/ Cyber Acoustics

Sandman1969 · Feb 1, 2012

Cybersteve said:
Just to clarify the difference between the iPad 1 case vs the iPad 2 case, we know the iPad 2 is slightly smaller than the iPad 1. It is true that the iPad 2 will fit into our iPad 1 case, but the fit is not as snug. The iPad 2 cases does come with the camera hole in the back for taking pictures and has the magnet for the sleep/awake function.

CyberSteve
w/ Cyber Acoustics

Yeah LOVE the ipad 2 mount on the CA and Maroo cases!

But come on make a purple or pink case that isn't $99.

MarooBeau · Feb 1, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
Yeah LOVE the ipad 2 mount on the CA and Maroo cases!

But come on make a purple or pink case that isn't $99.

Check back to Maroo as we get closer to the iPad 3 launch. We are releasing a purple plaid case.

Best,

Beau

Sandman1969 · Feb 1, 2012

MarooBeau said:
Check back to Maroo as we get closer to the iPad 3 launch. We are releasing a purple plaid case.

Best,

Beau

For the 3 and the 2?

O My! That would be PERFECT!!! Wife would love that!!!

Though, hopefully she can wait. Her case now is horrible and barely keeps the thing in.

MarooBeau · Feb 1, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
For the 3 and the 2?

O My! That would be PERFECT!!! Wife would love that!!!

If the rumors are true, then the iPad 3 should fit fine in our current cases. I guess we'll officially see once Apple has their press conference. Whenever that's going to be. Haha.

- Beau

Sandman1969 · Feb 1, 2012

MarooBeau said:
If the rumors are true, then the iPad 3 should fit fine in our current cases. I guess we'll officially see once Apple has their press conference. Whenever that's going to be. Haha.

- Beau

Ain't that the truth! Apple is a GREAT poker player.

I am actually thinking of breaking down and getting the Pink Polka Dot Seth model. It is V-Day after all. She can beat me all she wants... haha.

Actually, I showed her that one, with the price off the page, and she loved it. Problem solved, and you get more $$

Ordering now on your website. I see Amazon does a direct link to Maroo.com on those. Free shipping anyway.

O wow, those don't include the smart magnet system... dang...

Guess I can glue a magnet under the inside flap easy enough...

septemberM · Feb 1, 2012

amazon is the only and best choice.

mofunk · Feb 1, 2012

Try contacting the company.

Most of your academic stores sell accessories but idk if you can get them at a bulk rate. Like Dell, Academicsuperstore.com etc

It's best to ask a company that makes cases. Maybe they will give you 10% off. Incase, Switcheasy, Xtrememac, Incipio Otterbox etc. Its a win win situation because its a tax right off for them.

Or you can try stores like Marshalls which carries major brands like Incase, Incipio and Belkin. They sell around $5-10 for iPad 2 cases. Also stores like $5 Below carry cases too.

MarooBeau · Feb 2, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
Ain't that the truth! Apple is a GREAT poker player.

I am actually thinking of breaking down and getting the Pink Polka Dot Seth model. It is V-Day after all. She can beat me all she wants... haha.

Actually, I showed her that one, with the price off the page, and she loved it. Problem solved, and you get more $$

Ordering now on your website. I see Amazon does a direct link to Maroo.com on those. Free shipping anyway.

O wow, those don't include the smart magnet system... dang...

Guess I can glue a magnet under the inside flap easy enough...

Yeah, the no smart magnet was a design decision of Seth Aaron.

Sandman1969 · Feb 2, 2012

MarooBeau said:
Yeah, the no smart magnet was a design decision of Seth Aaron.

Boo Seth Aaron!!!

Though should be easy to put a magnet in the pocket area right? It goes in the middle correct? Haven't really liked at my Cyber Acoustics IC-1002BK

MarooBeau · Feb 2, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
Boo Seth Aaron!!!

Though should be easy to put a magnet in the pocket area right? It goes in the middle correct? Haven't really liked at my Cyber Acoustics IC-1002BK

The magnet is in the top right of the iPad.

Arnezie · Feb 2, 2012

Yet another vote for amazon. There price app is great, I go to best buy and scan the barcodes with my iPhone and save 20-50% right there ordering from the app.

Sandman1969 · Feb 3, 2012

MarooBeau said:
The magnet is in the top right of the iPad.

Thanks, and I meant looked not liked. Just read that. I Love my case, just haven't "looked" at the magnet.

I did last night... and it seems to actually be about a 1/4 of the way down on the right side. Tested with a lil magnet from the kitchen. Should be a piece of cake.

I think I can feel the magnet in the case too. It is very thin so shouldn't take much.

By the way Polka case is enroute. VERY Fast shipping! Great Customer Service Maroo/CA!

Also, you should mention the Valentine day code

14% was nice...

MarooBeau · Feb 3, 2012

Sandman1969 said:
Thanks, and I meant looked not liked. Just read that. I Love my case, just haven't "looked" at the magnet.

I did last night... and it seems to actually be about a 1/4 of the way down on the right side. Tested with a lil magnet from the kitchen. Should be a piece of cake.

I think I can feel the magnet in the case too. It is very thin so shouldn't take much.

By the way Polka case is enroute. VERY Fast shipping! Great Customer Service Maroo/CA!

Also, you should mention the Valentine day code 14% was nice...

I can't directly advertise here, as I'll get banned. But I'm glad you're happy with our service.

- Beau

bjpad2 · Feb 3, 2012

MarooBeau said:
I can't directly advertise here, as I'll get banned. But I'm glad you're happy with our service.

- Beau

I have received 2 cases from Maroo so I can vouch for their fast service.

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