Thanks for the input everyone... I received an iPad as a gift and I'm also considering cases. So far, I like the combination of a smart cover and a shell for the back. Does the smart cover come off so easily that it's worth getting the Zum shell that locks the smart cover into place?
Have you made a decision yet? I still haven't but plan to in the next couple days.
Meanwhile, I've used my MacBook Pro only once since I've gotten my iPad for Xmas, and that was for putting folders/files into my Dropbox folder so I can access them from my iPad. .
Though we'll see how useful it is once winter term starts in Ann Arbor.