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there's no perfect New iPad back case for the apple smart cover

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Duskrux

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Apr 28, 2012
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ZUM SC ulimate in the UK

is there anywhere that i can get the new Zum for the iPad 3 in the UK? Nowhere seems to sell/ship it here.
 
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BlazednSleepy

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Apr 15, 2012
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tonyjames said:
In the end I went with the Incipio NGP case. Lovely to hold. Personally I hate smart covers as they make mediocre stands, aren't required for the front due to the use of Gorilla Glass, and just add bulk and get in the way when using the iPad hand held or in docks etc. I'll get myself a nice slip case for storing in my rucksack when travelling. Perfect solution for me :)
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I dare you to put your iPad face down on a table and slide it across. The iPhone and iPad use the same exact glass and the iPhone is known for easily being scratched. It's the same with the iPad. So don't feel too comfortable without screen protection.
 
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shadow86

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Oct 14, 2009
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I just got mine on eBay. I got the front smart cover and a back cover for $19.99.
Fits like a glove on the iPad 3. They had a lot of colors to choose from!
:)
 
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Dinth1906

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Apr 19, 2012
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So does incipio smart feather have magnets to stick smart cover on the back in place? does it prevents ipad from sliping out of hands?
If not, does ZUM SC have those features? How about other similar back covers?
 
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JMG

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May 4, 2006
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Dinth1906 said:
So does incipio smart feather have magnets to stick smart cover on the back in place? does it prevents ipad from sliping out of hands?
If not, does ZUM SC have those features? How about other similar back covers?
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THere is no magnet on the back of the smart feather, although there is a little bit of magnetic force when you fold the smart cover back. It's very weak and not enough to hold the cover up in any practical manner.
 
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JonLDavis

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Original poster
Mar 18, 2012
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There's no way that 3m strips will work for the back of the incipio, will it?
 
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jowilliams

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May 4, 2012
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Got this for my Ipad from Luton Airport. Paid about £17 cause I really needed it for my Ipad at this time.

Saw the same one on Amazon when I got back for a fiverr DOH!

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For a fiver you can't got wrong :)
 
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taylord22

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Mar 13, 2012
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Does anyone know when Speck will be releasing the smart shell for the new Ipad. To me, they strike -by far- the best balance between protection and style. And the smart shell achieves all of the "wants" outlined in the OP, no?

With the addition of the extra (positional) magnet, the smart shell would blow everything else away (though, it would likely add a bit of weight vs. Zum, iblason, luardi).
 
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tonyjames

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Apr 13, 2012
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BlazednSleepy said:
I dare you to put your iPad face down on a table and slide it across. The iPhone and iPad use the same exact glass and the iPhone is known for easily being scratched. It's the same with the iPad. So don't feel too comfortable without screen protection.
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You've missed the point. I only use my iPad at home, since it's just way too big and heavy to carry around outside. I just leave it in the NGP case face-up around the house and pick it up when I want to use it. No case flapping around and annoying me, and the rubberised grip is definitely an improvement over the iPad's harsh pointed edges. As I said, if I needed to take it anywhere, I'd get a slip cover for it.
 
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anthrovisual

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May 27, 2008
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tonyjames said:
You've missed the point. I only use my iPad at home, since it's just way too big and heavy to carry around outside. I just leave it in the NGP case face-up around the house and pick it up when I want to use it. No case flapping around and annoying me, and the rubberised grip is definitely an improvement over the iPad's harsh pointed edges. As I said, if I needed to take it anywhere, I'd get a slip cover for it.
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This is the direction I'm leaning. I'm beginning to feel that the way to go is a case that helps you get a comfortable grip on the iPad but when you want to take it places, keep it in a real sleeve or something that will protect the screen, etc.
 
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myrtlebee

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Jul 9, 2011
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Hosei said:
I bought this off of Amazon, it fits nicely and feels good in your hand.
I have more pictures, if you are interested reply to me here and i will post a few more.

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Can you provide a link for this one? Looks like this may be a solution for me
Thanks
 
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dfine1966

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Apr 9, 2011
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I know this thread is old, but what you are looking for is the Devicewear Union. It has, I think, everything you are looking for.
 
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yaymath

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Jan 8, 2011
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JonLDavis said:
After looking at this forum for hours, that's what I've come to understand.

I want a back case that:

1) lightweight and form fitting

2) comes in a color that matches well with the iPad and the black leather smart cover

3) made of durable, comfortable "grippable" material (because the naked iPad can be uncomfortable to hold in book form.)

4) secures to the smart cover

5) covers the iPad, including top and bottom, with sleek cut out that don't prevent docking...

6) this is more optional: metal thingee that allows you to keep your smart over folded over.
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Ironically, Apple's Smart CASE is "supposed" to address 1–5 (2 and 4 being N/A).
 
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Mr Rogerss

macrumors member
Sep 11, 2008
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OP, have you thought about using a skin type material for the back of your ipad?

Sticker Boy has some great skins. They protect the back of the ipad, make it easy to hold, and work great with a smart cover.

Take a look.
 
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