Minimalist Cover Options

Timothy · Apr 5, 2010, 09:18 AM

I need the bare minimum grip cover.

I went to the Apple store to try out the incase silicone covers, and was amazed at how "bulky" they felt. They added significant heft to the iPad, the edges didn't feel like the adhered very well to the iPad, and perhaps worst of all, the silicone was slippery, not grippy.

My new fantasy cover? A rubber-band like strap that form-fits around the edge of the iPad, adding a bit more grip and providing a bit of edge protection.

In the meantime, tell me which rubber/silicone covers are the best, minimalist.

rdowns · Apr 5, 2010, 09:23 AM

A little heft is good for a case. Makes it much easier to hold for extended periods of time.

Timothy · Apr 5, 2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdowns

A little heft is good for a case. Makes it much easier to hold for extended periods of time.

Hmmm…not sure I agree. The iPad has plenty of "heft" to it already. But, if that's what you want? There seem to be plenty of hefty cases on the market.

As for me? Minimalist please.

h00ligan · Apr 5, 2010, 09:31 AM

Putting a skin on from bestskinsever not only adds scratch protection but also will help will grip ass well. The downside is it dissent provide drop protection. That said the drop protection was a bigger deal with the iPhone sliding out of a pocket.

Dorkington · Apr 5, 2010, 09:35 AM

I'm really enjoying Apple's leather cover, although I know thats not specifically what this thread is about... might want to give it a try?

Timothy · Apr 5, 2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorkington

I'm really enjoying Apple's leather cover, although I know thats not specifically what this thread is about... might want to give it a try?

I played with the Apple cover at the Store (btw, it's not leather), and really didn't like it. 1) Sharp edges, 2) I don't want to deal with a flap all the time and 3) it seemed poorly made.

I'll check out bestskinsever.com and see what I think. Anyone have these for their iPhone? Feedback?

Apr 5, 2010, 09:18 AM	#1
Timothy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA	Minimalist Cover Options I need the bare minimum grip cover. I went to the Apple store to try out the incase silicone covers, and was amazed at how "bulky" they felt. They added significant heft to the iPad, the edges didn't feel like the adhered very well to the iPad, and perhaps worst of all, the silicone was slippery, not grippy. My new fantasy cover? A rubber-band like strap that form-fits around the edge of the iPad, adding a bit more grip and providing a bit of edge protection. In the meantime, tell me which rubber/silicone covers are the best, minimalist. __________________ Simplify. Edit. iPad.
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Apr 5, 2010, 09:23 AM	#2
rdowns macrumors Penryn Join Date: Jul 2003	A little heft is good for a case. Makes it much easier to hold for extended periods of time. __________________ 44% of Republicans think an ARMED REBELLION might be necessary in the next few years. So if you say most Reps are nuts, you'd be off by 7%. - Bill Maher
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Apr 5, 2010, 09:35 AM	#5
Dorkington macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington, DC	I'm really enjoying Apple's leather cover, although I know thats not specifically what this thread is about... might want to give it a try? __________________ Asylum-Photo(nsfw) iMac 24", 2.8ghz, OSX 10.7.5 - iPhone 4S, 16gb, iOS 6.1 JB - iPad Mini, 32gb, iOS 6.1 JB - Nexus 7, 16gb, Android 4.2
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Apr 5, 2010, 09:31 AM	#4
h00ligan macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2003	Putting a skin on from bestskinsever not only adds scratch protection but also will help will grip ass well. The downside is it dissent provide drop protection. That said the drop protection was a bigger deal with the iPhone sliding out of a pocket.
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