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

Snap Shield Secure ETA

Macmall called me this morning to notify me that my order was cancelled through Amazon fullfillment center because their quota of 30 units (Smoke color) had already been exceeded. However they did offer to accept direct credit card payment and ship direct from whichever Macmall warehouse gets there next batch in on Thursday or Friday. My guess is that the April 20th date you received is because, a. ETA might be different for a color other than Smoke, or b. their next allotment has already been "reserved" and there is an additional week or two delay until their subsequent shipment arrives.
 
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iphoneuserinyyz said:
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.
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The clear isn't very clear


Good price though!
 
A quick heads up about the Belkin snap secure- today I discovered that the steel strip creates a pressure hotspot between the case and the back of the iPad.

Found a dark stain layer forming in the contact zone with my frost clear Belkin in spite of having cleaned both mating surfaces before install. Since the stain is dark, and the case isn't, it must be aluminum oxide.

Beware- this could eventually damage the surface finish of the iPad.

I was able to clean off this stain with some effort, but not too pleased with this issue.

Also, the tacky outer surface of the Belkin does get dirty with fingerprints quite fast.

Switched to the Tunewear Eggshell I bought at the same time as the Belkin. Probably a better choice, time will tell.
 
Archer1440 said:
A quick heads up about the Belkin snap secure- today I discovered that the steel strip creates a pressure hotspot between the case and the back of the iPad.

Found a dark stain layer forming in the contact zone with my frost clear Belkin in spite of having cleaned both mating surfaces before install. Since the stain is dark, and the case isn't, it must be aluminum oxide.

Beware- this could eventually damage the surface finish of the iPad.

I was able to clean off this stain with some effort, but not too pleased with this issue.

Also, the tacky outer surface of the Belkin does get dirty with fingerprints quite fast.

Switched to the Tunewear Eggshell I bought at the same time as the Belkin. Probably a better choice, time will tell.
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Maybe a piece of tape will solve that
 
Looks like amazon will be shipping sooner than expected.

We have good news! *We're able to get this part of your order to you faster than we originally promised:

**"Belkin Snap Shield Secure for New Apple iPad 3rd Generation, HD, 1080P, WiFi, 4G LTE, AT & T, Verizon (Clear)"
***Previous estimated arrival date: April 16, 2012 - April 20, 2012
***New estimated arrival date: April 10, 2012
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Archer1440 said:
Switched to the Tunewear Eggshell I bought at the same time as the Belkin. Probably a better choice, time will tell.
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Quick question: What does the surface of the eggshell feel like? is it rubbery, or is it clear hard smooth plastic?

Also, are you using the iPad 2 version -- or were you able to get your hands on the new iPad version?

Thanks..
 
orlandocano said:
Quick question: What does the surface of the eggshell feel like? is it rubbery, or is it clear hard smooth plastic?

Also, are you using the iPad 2 version -- or were you able to get your hands on the new iPad version?

Thanks..
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It's the version for the new iPad. I picked it up in Japan about two weeks ago.

The Eggshell is glossy hard pearlescent clear polycarbonate. Not as grippy as the Belkin, but it stays clean and so far, shows no scratches. I do expect some scratches eventually, but the color hides them well.
 
for anyone who has ordered belkin snap shield directly from belkin how long did it take you to get the case?
 
I couldn't stand the SnapCase. I felt it was a bit too small for the iPad 3. It didn't come up over the aluminum and the edges dug into my hands. The Smart Cover cut is better, but wasnt enough for me to keep the case. I've gone with the CoverBuddy from Switcheasy and I'm very impressed. $5 cheaper, too!
 
since people are saying this case does not fit perfectly on the new ipad.. which one does that is similar? and dont say coverbuddy because i had a isssue with them already where my case cracked.
 
so this is pretty much mixed results some fit and some dont :confused: i already have to return my case and i dont want to get this one and have to do the same thing
 
I think there are many instances where people have both good & bad experiences with a company. I both the Belkin case at Best Buy and it easily slipped off of my iPad...others may have different experiences. The CoverBuddy I picked up...I love. Fits great & seems sturdier than the Belkin. Would love the see-through smoke look, but I'm happy so far. 2 year warranty helps, too. Now I'm looking for a good Folio case, but that's a different story. To each their own... :)
 
Archer1440 said:
A quick heads up about the Belkin snap secure- today I discovered that the steel strip creates a pressure hotspot between the case and the back of the iPad.

Found a dark stain layer forming in the contact zone with my frost clear Belkin in spite of having cleaned both mating surfaces before install. Since the stain is dark, and the case isn't, it must be aluminum oxide.

Beware- this could eventually damage the surface finish of the iPad.

I was able to clean off this stain with some effort, but not too pleased with this issue.

Also, the tacky outer surface of the Belkin does get dirty with fingerprints quite fast.

Switched to the Tunewear Eggshell I bought at the same time as the Belkin. Probably a better choice, time will tell.
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Where did you buy the tunewear eggshell? Do you have a link?
 
Amazon.com has the snap shield secure (clear) in stock. I was lucky enough to just order one and save money! $34.99 instead of $45.11 if I where to get it directly from Belkin. There are only 7 left in stock so good luck :)
 
I removed the case to inspect the back of my new ipad hoping to just blow away dust but I noticed a small section of the back paint of the ipad chipped away. I looked on the inside of the belkin snap shield to see some plastic on the inside of the shield protruding out, which look like to be plastic air bubbles. These have been poking into the back of my ipad gradually chipping away at the paint on the back of the new ipad. I might contact belkin about this to see what they say.
 
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Bathplug said:
I removed the case to inspect the back of my new ipad hoping to just blow away dust but I noticed a small section of the back paint of the ipad chipped away. I looked on the inside of the belkin snap shield to see some plastic on the inside of the shield protruding out, which look like to be plastic air bubbles. These have been poking into the back of my ipad gradually chipping away at the paint on the back of the new ipad. I might contact belkin about this to see what they say.
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what paint on the back of the ipad are you talking about?
 
On the two Snap Shields I bought the area surrounding the magnet/metal is very rough on the inside of the case - bad enough for me to worry about it scratching the iPad. These cases are going back to MacMall, received my ZUM cases last week and although they don't have the same functionality of the Belkin I prefer that the ZUM keep secures the case to the iPad - I think I'll also be adding a small strip of 3M EMI Absorber thape to the back of the ZUM so it "snaps" the cover to the back when folded open.
 
Cancelled my preorder due to the bad reviews it seems to be getting. Ordered a skin from ********** instead.
 
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