This is what I did. My cover has Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011 on the back. It just seemed right.New apple smart covers with integrated back can be engraved if bought from Apple store online, seems better to have an engraved case than the device.
Mine says, "Call my Ishmael" My dad's favorite quote.
Since I don't sell stuff too often, it doesn't matter...
Also, the most important point is that out of the millions of iPads sold, mine is, at least, slightly different from the other iPads...
it reduces resale value. Plus it is not like a ring that you will keep forever.
I had mine engraved with
Stolen from the Desk of <Name>
I had my iPod engraved the same way in 2005.
You mean "Call me Ishmael". The first line of that great literature, "Moby Dick".
it reduces resale value. Plus it is not like a ring that you will keep forever.
I had my name and address engraved on mine as I thought it would help if it got lost or stolen.
Unfortunately I moved and when I tried to sell it was told by a potential buyer also called Paul Houseman that I should have got the back engraved and not the front.
New apple smart covers with integrated back can be engraved if bought from Apple store online, seems better to have an engraved case than the device.