I'm thinking about buying the new iPad (or iPad 3) 16 GB in white (previously I thought the black version was better-looking but now I think otherwise). I don't actually need the 4G/Cellular -capabilities, but I am intrested in the GPS (I think it's good to be able to use the iPad as a navigator) so I think I will have to pay 100 bucks (or Euros) more just to get the version with the GPS. I would primarily use the iPad as a (university) lecture note taking device as getting a Macbook would be too expensive and as I'm excited about the iPads capabilities (taking pictures of diagrams etc.). I also intend to buy the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard. I would like to ask a few questions about accessories in order to get professional opinions. 
1. Skin
I live in the cold Finland and intend to carry the iPad in my messanger bag. I would like to be able to use the iPad as bare as possible so I'm not going to buy a portfolio. However, I do want protection. Therefore I've decided on getting iCarbons-skin for the white iPad. My choices are 1) back-only black carbon skin 2) back-only white carbon skin 3) full body dark wood skin. I know the dark wood is the most popular choice, but I'm not sure if it's too "mature" for me. The black carbon looks great but is a bit "done-to-death". Right now white carbon is the first choice for me although I fear the device will look too white. Another popular choice would be the brushed aluminum and (even though I do own an iMac) I think it would look too "industrial" (as full body skin).
I will buy matching skins for the Ultrathin Keyboard and the Smart Cover.
2. Screen protector
This is easily the most confusing decision to make. There are so many choices. Based on what I've read (and I've read quite a lot), I have five choices: Power Support, Mediadevil, Spigen, Moshi and Armorsuit. Based on iLounge's articles, I would like to avoid anti-glare protectors as I would like the Retina display to not lose its greatness (I intend to watch movies from iPad when I travel). The crystal clear protectors from PS, Mediadevil and Spigen have great reputations. On the other hand, they also divide people's thoughts the most. However, I think Power Support does have the edge. Many favor Moshi's iVisor (XT) but I'm not sure about the fake iPad edges it has (and I also question how the iVisor would work with iCarbons skin if I included front skins as well). My top choice right now is the Armorsuit screen protector. It's one of the most popular choices on Amazon and it rarely gets negative feedback. Thoughts?
3. Sleeve
I would like a case or a sleeve that would fit an iPad with the Smart Cover (for the times I'm not using the keyboard) and perhaps also the iPad with the Ultrathin Keyboard. I hear Sena's (or even Spigen's) sleeves are popular and Ultraslim and Kutu do look great. However, I'm not sure if they have the room for the iPad/Ultrathin Keyboard -combo and, on the other hand, a cheaper neoprene case (like this one) would suffice. Thoughts?
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My goal with the accessories is to a) make the iPad my own (I would like the iPad to be an eye-catcher while not losing its elegance) and b) protect it while preserving the Retina display's performance and not make the iPad bulky. I would really appreciate suggestions here and I'm sure I'm not alone with these questions.
1. Skin
I live in the cold Finland and intend to carry the iPad in my messanger bag. I would like to be able to use the iPad as bare as possible so I'm not going to buy a portfolio. However, I do want protection. Therefore I've decided on getting iCarbons-skin for the white iPad. My choices are 1) back-only black carbon skin 2) back-only white carbon skin 3) full body dark wood skin. I know the dark wood is the most popular choice, but I'm not sure if it's too "mature" for me. The black carbon looks great but is a bit "done-to-death". Right now white carbon is the first choice for me although I fear the device will look too white. Another popular choice would be the brushed aluminum and (even though I do own an iMac) I think it would look too "industrial" (as full body skin).
I will buy matching skins for the Ultrathin Keyboard and the Smart Cover.
2. Screen protector
This is easily the most confusing decision to make. There are so many choices. Based on what I've read (and I've read quite a lot), I have five choices: Power Support, Mediadevil, Spigen, Moshi and Armorsuit. Based on iLounge's articles, I would like to avoid anti-glare protectors as I would like the Retina display to not lose its greatness (I intend to watch movies from iPad when I travel). The crystal clear protectors from PS, Mediadevil and Spigen have great reputations. On the other hand, they also divide people's thoughts the most. However, I think Power Support does have the edge. Many favor Moshi's iVisor (XT) but I'm not sure about the fake iPad edges it has (and I also question how the iVisor would work with iCarbons skin if I included front skins as well). My top choice right now is the Armorsuit screen protector. It's one of the most popular choices on Amazon and it rarely gets negative feedback. Thoughts?
3. Sleeve
I would like a case or a sleeve that would fit an iPad with the Smart Cover (for the times I'm not using the keyboard) and perhaps also the iPad with the Ultrathin Keyboard. I hear Sena's (or even Spigen's) sleeves are popular and Ultraslim and Kutu do look great. However, I'm not sure if they have the room for the iPad/Ultrathin Keyboard -combo and, on the other hand, a cheaper neoprene case (like this one) would suffice. Thoughts?
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My goal with the accessories is to a) make the iPad my own (I would like the iPad to be an eye-catcher while not losing its elegance) and b) protect it while preserving the Retina display's performance and not make the iPad bulky. I would really appreciate suggestions here and I'm sure I'm not alone with these questions.
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