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Belkin snap shield for new iPad (3rd gen) available
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Isn't there something/some sort of magnetic strip we could attach to the back of the normal snap shield that the magnets on the smart cover can stick to in the back?
Just walked into my Best Buy and they had about 15 of them on the rack so I exchanged the iPad 2 one I bought for a iPad 3rd gen one.
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Perfect and thank you relaying this info.
I found no snap shield secure units stocked (the model with magnets on back), however this model for 3rd generation was stocked in large quantities, clear only.
I had previously tried the model designed for IPad 2 and was displeased with the force necessary to attach the case....these are definitely better fitting, though I am very surprised that Bestbuy stocked these so far in advance of the availability estimates of Amazon and direct from Belkin.
Thanks again OP and woods1110
For those that use a rear shell with smart cover, do you constantly take the smart cover on and off or do you always leave it connected?
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I bought one yesturday
I bought one yesturday
Got my 3rd gen shield on my iPad. Muuuch better fit than the iPad 2 version.
On a side note it was funny hearing the BB guy explaining to somebody that "honestly" it was a bad idea to get the 4g iPad since you can't share the connection.. so they would really be better off buying a separate 4g hotspot instead.
On a side note it was funny hearing the BB guy explaining to somebody that "honestly" it was a bad idea to get the 4g iPad since you can't share the connection.. so they would really be better off buying a separate 4g hotspot instead.
Son of a b*tch! This is exactly what I've been looking for but they don't ship to Canada. That probably means they don't have them in our Best Buy's either 
It has a much better grip than the normal back case. The texture is similar to silicone, but not sticky. So far so good.
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Only clear (frosted) at my location today.
The grip is my biggest issue right now. Even with the Targus slim case it's an issue because the microfiber suede is slippery so when holding it open and folded back I still have grip issues.
I've bought new products at Best Buy before when they weren't on the website yet. I remember buying a Logitech web cam that I wasn't expecting to be out yet, but I found it on the shelves. If I remember right, it wasn't even on sale on the Logitech site yet.