Belkin snap shield for new iPad (3rd gen) available - Page 6

eagleglen · Mar 26, 2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gsimmons1987

The Best Buy in La Mesa had a full rack when I went in to pick one up today.

This is a great example of the power of these boards. I called and a girl looked it up. Said they didn't have any. I insisted, so she sent someone to check on the sales floor and sure enough, they has 6 or 7 in stock. It's definitely for the new iPad too. Got one just now. Thanks for the info.

DaGrandMastah · Mar 26, 2012, 02:56 PM

Anyone know when the belkin snap secure is coming out? I would figure theyw ould have been out at the same time. that's the only thing I'm still waiting for.

linsam · Mar 26, 2012, 04:17 PM

I also bought this case at my local Best Buy. Looks great. However, I do not think the fit is as good as it should be. The upper right hand corner is not snug at all. My husband has this case as well. The fit is not snug for him either. He had a Belkin Snap Shield on his iPad 2. The fit was outstanding. This one is not as good. Perhaps we will do an exchange and hope for a better fit next time.

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Originally Posted by catalyst6

Is anyone else's case pretty loose in the bottom right corner? Mine just sorta flexes back and forth and isn't tight at all. I wonder if it's just a defect or if the design is poor.

I am having trouble, too. Looks great, but the fits needs to be more secure IMO.

DaGrandMastah · Mar 26, 2012, 04:17 PM

So now I'm reading that a lot of people aren't liking the fit. Anyone else care to expand? Is it too loose?

flatline82 · Mar 26, 2012, 04:22 PM

Mine fits pretty well...all corners snap as they should. Nothing complicated here, protects the back.

Rychy · Mar 26, 2012, 07:51 PM

Stopped by the Best Buy near me and they only had the model for iPad 2. Said the new one is coming soon.

Kingpierce34 · Mar 26, 2012, 08:05 PM

Returned my Incase Book Jacket Select at BB and picked up a Smart Cover and the Belkin Snap Case for new iPad.

First off, definitely make sure you buy the one for new iPad. I haven't tried the iPad 2 version, but from reports I've read in different places, it's a hit or miss. So the new model has a new box design that definitely differentiates itself from the iPad 2 version.

I LOVE this combination. Upgrading from an iPad 1, for 2 years I oly used one case: the Contour Showcase. Unfortunately contour seems to have bowed out of the case game, cause they stopped updating a lot of their cases. But I loved the protection and somewhat slim profile it kept.

This smart cover + belkin snap case feels like there's nothing on the new iPad. The Belkin feels so good in the hands (got frosted version) and now I place my iPad down on any surface without cringing at all.

Amazing combo. I'll update impressions in a week!!!

cardfan · Mar 26, 2012, 09:08 PM

It's the feel I'm not liking. The sides of ipad are kind of annoyingly sharp with case on especially if held in landscape. Feels like a giant palm pre after awhile that also had the sharp edges.

It was the Belkin ipad 3 case but I'm going to return it.

I had the ipad 2 and Belkin case but it wasn't uncomfortable at all. My palms have ridges in them after using the new ipad for an hour with this Belkin case.

Maybe i got a bad case or something..

catalyst6 · Mar 26, 2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoCal19

I'll be putting on my BSE tonight and can try mine (iPad 3 version) on.

Did you get a chance to try this?

JoJoCal19 · Mar 26, 2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by catalyst6

Did you get a chance to try this?

No I'm going to pu the BSE on right before bed and then I can try in the morning.

xpower180 · Mar 27, 2012, 01:57 AM

Picked one of these up yesterday and very pleased with it. The fit and finish are perfect and I'm loving the simplicity of it with a smart cover!

Ryox · Mar 27, 2012, 04:53 AM

I just got an email from Belkin saying the secure version will launch mid April. They didn't give me a specific date though.

Thomasss95 · Mar 27, 2012, 05:15 AM

I want to buy the Belkin Snap Sheild or the Incipio Smart Feather, but I can't decide. Why did you guys buy the Belkin case and not the Incipio?
Could anyone post some pics of a clear Snap Sheild?

Thank you in advance, Thomas

TWO2SEVEN · Mar 27, 2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cardfan

It's the feel I'm not liking. The sides of ipad are kind of annoyingly sharp with case on especially if held in landscape. Feels like a giant palm pre after awhile that also had the sharp edges.

It was the Belkin ipad 3 case but I'm going to return it.

I had the ipad 2 and Belkin case but it wasn't uncomfortable at all. My palms have ridges in them after using the new ipad for an hour with this Belkin case.

Maybe i got a bad case or something..

Mine has completely smooth edges. Maybe the one you got has some rough edges from the molding process. I'm not expert on manufacturing though

ZBoater · Mar 27, 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomasss95

I want to buy the Belkin Snap Sheild or the Incipio Smart Feather, but I can't decide. Why did you guys buy the Belkin case and not the Incipio?
Could anyone post some pics of a clear Snap Sheild?

Thank you in advance, Thomas

They are both nice cases, but the Incipio locks your smart cover in place, meaning you can't remove it unless you remove the back cover. The Bellkin allows you to remove and reattach the smart cover without removing it. It's a matter of preference.

I liked the Belkin better also because I got the clear one where the logo shows, and it's not a fingerprint magnet. The Incipio I tried was the black one, and I also liked the feel of it, but it was less plasticky.

JoJoCal19 · Mar 27, 2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by catalyst6

anyone brave enough to try installing a BSE with this back cover?

I think it would be a good combo since the Belkin isn't a super snug fit.

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Originally Posted by catalyst6

Did you get a chance to try this?

I can now confirm that with my BSE skin on the rear, my snap case (for ipad 3) will not snap on fully. I can say Snap case was a perfect fit before. Also the back has the oil look where the skin presses against the case.

catalyst6 · Mar 27, 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoCal19

I can now confirm that with my BSE skin on the rear, my snap case (for ipad 3) will not snap on fully. I can say Snap case was a perfect fit before. Also the back has the oil look where the skin presses against the case.

Thanks for trying this and reporting back!

DaGrandMastah · Mar 27, 2012, 11:00 AM

damn it's not available until 4/15? that sucks. I have my leather smart cover ready to go but I really want the belkin secure.

iphoneuserinyyz · Mar 27, 2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaGrandMastah

damn it's not available until 4/15? that sucks. I have my leather smart cover ready to go but I really want the belkin secure.

I have been waiting for the Snap Shield Secure too. As a stopgap measure, I ordered a Tucano Vedo TPU case for the iPad 2 in the hope that it would fit ok (link). It turns out that it fits the new iPad really well, and I really like the way it feels. It also has the magnet on the back to hold the smart cover in place. So I canceled my Amazon pre-order for the Snap Shield Secure.

DaGrandMastah · Mar 27, 2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iphoneuserinyyz

I have been waiting for the Snap Shield Secure too. As a stopgap measure, I ordered a Tucano Vedo TPU case for the iPad 2 in the hope that it would fit ok (link). It turns out that it fits the new iPad really well, and I really like the way it feels. It also has the magnet on the back to hold the smart cover in place. So I canceled my Amazon pre-order for the Snap Shield Secure.

Cool. I'll check it out. Can you also send me the link for the amazon.com preorder. I can't find the belkin snap case for the 3 on there.

iphoneuserinyyz · Mar 27, 2012, 05:50 PM

Link for Amazon pre-order

BFizzzle · Mar 27, 2012, 07:45 PM

the incase snap one for ipad 2 works on the 3rd gen.

couldnt be happier with mine.

KKSigs · Mar 27, 2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoCal19

I can now confirm that with my BSE skin on the rear, my snap case (for ipad 3) will not snap on fully. I can say Snap case was a perfect fit before. Also the back has the oil look where the skin presses against the case.

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I have the same set up as yours and didn't have any problems?

JoJoCal19 · Mar 27, 2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KKSigs

I have the same set up as yours and didn't have any problems?

Did your Belkin fit absolutely perfect without any give? Mine fit like a glove and now with the BSE it doesn't snap in.

mattburley7 · Mar 27, 2012, 09:42 PM

belkins own website now lists the belkin snap shield available for buying in smoke or clear.. but i have had no luck it getting it to work...

http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPa...duct_Id=650033

anyone here have any luck?

Mar 26, 2012, 04:22 PM	#130
flatline82 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA	Mine fits pretty well...all corners snap as they should. Nothing complicated here, protects the back. __________________ *Latest iDevice Accessory Reviews:* Speck Candyshell & Grip for iPad Mini, SGP Ultra Clear Screen Protector for iPad Mini
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Mar 26, 2012, 07:51 PM	#131
Rychy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington	Stopped by the Best Buy near me and they only had the model for iPad 2. Said the new one is coming soon. __________________ Mac Pro: 2.8 Octo, Radeon 5770, 6GB RAM l iPad: 32GB l iPhone 4S: 16GB Consoles: PS3, PSP
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Mar 27, 2012, 01:57 AM	#136
xpower180 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2011	Picked one of these up yesterday and very pleased with it. The fit and finish are perfect and I'm loving the simplicity of it with a smart cover! __________________ rMBP 13  iPhone 5  iPad mini  apple TV3
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Mar 27, 2012, 04:53 AM	#137
Ryox macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK	I just got an email from Belkin saying the secure version will launch mid April. They didn't give me a specific date though. __________________ iMac 27" (Late 2012)/3.4GHz Quad-core Core i7/8GB RAM/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB/768GB SSD iPhone 4S 64GB White
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Mar 26, 2012, 02:56 PM	#127
DaGrandMastah macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	Anyone know when the belkin snap secure is coming out? I would figure theyw ould have been out at the same time. that's the only thing I'm still waiting for.
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Mar 26, 2012, 04:17 PM	#129
DaGrandMastah macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	So now I'm reading that a lot of people aren't liking the fit. Anyone else care to expand? Is it too loose?
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Mar 26, 2012, 08:05 PM	#132
Kingpierce34 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2010	Returned my Incase Book Jacket Select at BB and picked up a Smart Cover and the Belkin Snap Case for new iPad. First off, definitely make sure you buy the one for new iPad. I haven't tried the iPad 2 version, but from reports I've read in different places, it's a hit or miss. So the new model has a new box design that definitely differentiates itself from the iPad 2 version. I LOVE this combination. Upgrading from an iPad 1, for 2 years I oly used one case: the Contour Showcase. Unfortunately contour seems to have bowed out of the case game, cause they stopped updating a lot of their cases. But I loved the protection and somewhat slim profile it kept. This smart cover + belkin snap case feels like there's nothing on the new iPad. The Belkin feels so good in the hands (got frosted version) and now I place my iPad down on any surface without cringing at all. Amazing combo. I'll update impressions in a week!!!
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Mar 26, 2012, 09:08 PM	#133
cardfan macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012	It's the feel I'm not liking. The sides of ipad are kind of annoyingly sharp with case on especially if held in landscape. Feels like a giant palm pre after awhile that also had the sharp edges. It was the Belkin ipad 3 case but I'm going to return it. I had the ipad 2 and Belkin case but it wasn't uncomfortable at all. My palms have ridges in them after using the new ipad for an hour with this Belkin case. Maybe i got a bad case or something..
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Mar 27, 2012, 05:15 AM	#138
Thomasss95 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Netherlands	I want to buy the Belkin Snap Sheild or the Incipio Smart Feather, but I can't decide. Why did you guys buy the Belkin case and not the Incipio? Could anyone post some pics of a clear Snap Sheild? Thank you in advance, Thomas
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Mar 27, 2012, 11:00 AM	#143
DaGrandMastah macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	damn it's not available until 4/15? that sucks. I have my leather smart cover ready to go but I really want the belkin secure.
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Mar 27, 2012, 05:50 PM	#146
iphoneuserinyyz macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011	Link for Amazon pre-order
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Mar 27, 2012, 07:45 PM	#147
BFizzzle Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin TX	the incase snap one for ipad 2 works on the 3rd gen. couldnt be happier with mine.
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Mar 27, 2012, 09:42 PM	#150
mattburley7 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	belkins own website now lists the belkin snap shield available for buying in smoke or clear.. but i have had no luck it getting it to work... http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPa...duct_Id=650033 anyone here have any luck?
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