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Belkin Snap Shield for new iPad
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Here's a couple of pics of the smart cover pulled all the way back. You can see the fit is perfect and the smart cover doesn't stick out 
. Sorry about the pics, I have a crappy camera .
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Not sure if the pics above is what you were asking, but hope it helps.
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Not sure if the pics above is what you were asking, but hope it helps.
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which one are u gonna buy, this belkin back cover? where are u going to buy it? (im interested too, looking for the cheapest price)
Remember there's two versions:
Without magnet: http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=650033
With magnet: http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=598150
These are available off Amazon April 1st. Note that it is specified as for "3rd generation" iPad, not iPad 2.
Without magnet: http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=650033
With magnet: http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=598150
These are available off Amazon April 1st. Note that it is specified as for "3rd generation" iPad, not iPad 2.
Thanks for letting us know on this.
I went to my local Fry's and picked up a clear Snap Shield Secure (unfortunately, for MSRP $35, but that's the instant gratification tax).
Definitely pricier than the generic ones online, but I have a 30 day return policy if the New iPad ones come out quickly, and I love the retention strip for the Smart Cover magnet.
Re: fit, I tried on my iPad 2 to get an ideal, then on my New iPad.
It's harder to snap in on the New iPad, though secure when you get there.
There is -very- slightly more bowing in the back (a fraction of a millimeter), which is only obvious when you look at the Apple logo/text on the back and press down--it gets slightly clearer.
In regular use I don't notice that at all. It doesn't creak, and the gap is so subtle that I can only -barely- feel it in the center, and not at all on the outer 2/3 of the device where your hands always go. On an opaque Shield, I don't think you'd realize there's a fit difference.
Also, I use the word "more" deliberately. The Shield bowed very slightly on my iPad 2 as well, though I don't think quite as much. I'd be willing to believe the amount of bowing on here would be within manufacturer tolerance even for a Shield used on the intended unit.
The ports are still all centered as far as I can tell. The camera looks a hair higher in the circle, but it's small enough that I'm not actually sure that it is. It's definitely not obscured.
I'll put it this way: it's good enough that I may or may not go to one fitted "correctly" when they come out. The only reason to would be if the extra thickness overstresses the snap-on lips. Otherwise the benefit would be minimal.
Edit: One last-minute observation. The bowing does make the top center edge of the Shield lift very slightly away from the tablet (again, fraction of a millimeter).
This has a couple of effects: the primary is to make the sleep button a little harder to hit; OTOH, if you have a smart cover, you never end up using that button.
The other worries me slightly more; there's a little gap beneath the cutout around the microphone, and dirt could get in there. So that would be the argument for finding an iPad 2-wielding friend and swapping this out later. I think I'll have an idea in a week or two whether it's really getting anything in there or not though.
I went to my local Fry's and picked up a clear Snap Shield Secure (unfortunately, for MSRP $35, but that's the instant gratification tax).
Definitely pricier than the generic ones online, but I have a 30 day return policy if the New iPad ones come out quickly, and I love the retention strip for the Smart Cover magnet.
Re: fit, I tried on my iPad 2 to get an ideal, then on my New iPad.
It's harder to snap in on the New iPad, though secure when you get there.
There is -very- slightly more bowing in the back (a fraction of a millimeter), which is only obvious when you look at the Apple logo/text on the back and press down--it gets slightly clearer.
In regular use I don't notice that at all. It doesn't creak, and the gap is so subtle that I can only -barely- feel it in the center, and not at all on the outer 2/3 of the device where your hands always go. On an opaque Shield, I don't think you'd realize there's a fit difference.
Also, I use the word "more" deliberately. The Shield bowed very slightly on my iPad 2 as well, though I don't think quite as much. I'd be willing to believe the amount of bowing on here would be within manufacturer tolerance even for a Shield used on the intended unit.
The ports are still all centered as far as I can tell. The camera looks a hair higher in the circle, but it's small enough that I'm not actually sure that it is. It's definitely not obscured.
I'll put it this way: it's good enough that I may or may not go to one fitted "correctly" when they come out. The only reason to would be if the extra thickness overstresses the snap-on lips. Otherwise the benefit would be minimal.
Edit: One last-minute observation. The bowing does make the top center edge of the Shield lift very slightly away from the tablet (again, fraction of a millimeter).
This has a couple of effects: the primary is to make the sleep button a little harder to hit; OTOH, if you have a smart cover, you never end up using that button.
The other worries me slightly more; there's a little gap beneath the cutout around the microphone, and dirt could get in there. So that would be the argument for finding an iPad 2-wielding friend and swapping this out later. I think I'll have an idea in a week or two whether it's really getting anything in there or not though.
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I'm probably going to wait for Belkin to release the new one. My Targus Slim Case debacle has taught me to wait on new accessories for a few.
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For all you worried about this case, just try out for yourself if you happen to see it at your local Target or Best Buy. You can always return it and get a refund. I'm satisfied with it. Just take it for a test drive.
For all you worried about this case, just try out for yourself if you happen to see it at your local Target or Best Buy. You can always return it and get a refund. I'm satisfied with it. Just take it for a test drive.
Do you guys use a skin then the case? I would hate for it to scratch my 629$ aluminum
Plastic won't generally scratch aluminum. Just clean the device and inside of the case off with a microfiber cloth so you don't trap dust.
I picked one of these up at Target yesterday and like everyone has said before me, it actually fits the new ipad well. However, it was a VERY tight fit and there is no way to actually remove this case without cracking it in the corners, which is what just happened to me. I would recommend holding off until the new version comes out...
Also just bought the SnapShield Secure (smoke color) for the iPad 2 from Target.
Both the regular SnapShield and SnapShield Secure are on sale for $19.99; I ended up choosing the SnapShield Secure because its camera hole was bigger.
The new iPad snaps into it fine, but given AppleOwl's post, I am not taking the case off!
To answer obnoxious, yes, the power button is super close to the top of the opening. Not a big deal for me.
Both the regular SnapShield and SnapShield Secure are on sale for $19.99; I ended up choosing the SnapShield Secure because its camera hole was bigger.
The new iPad snaps into it fine, but given AppleOwl's post, I am not taking the case off!
To answer obnoxious, yes, the power button is super close to the top of the opening. Not a big deal for me.
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Ordered the case.
If i have to remove it someday then so be it, let it break.
I cant go everywhere with a naked ipad and want something that holds the smart cover on the back.
Did one of you guys remove the case without breaking?^^
If i have to remove it someday then so be it, let it break.
I cant go everywhere with a naked ipad and want something that holds the smart cover on the back.
Did one of you guys remove the case without breaking?^^
Both of them should work fine: I have ordered the Smart Feather because it ships with the Apple smart cover hinge-locking mechanism, a plus IMHO
Both of them should work fine: I have ordered the Smart Feather because it ships with the Apple smart cover hinge-locking mechanism, a plus IMHO
Does the Smart Feather also have the magnetic strip on the back like the Belkin to keep the smart cover closed?
I ended up taking mine on and off quite a bit (kept finding dust I'd missed trapped in between). Corners held fine on mine; I was going out of my way to be gentle though.
Belkin Snap Shield
Another satisfied Belkin user. I bought the clear rear cover to use with a dark gray smart cover. As others have said, it fits securely and makes for a nice slim package. My only observation is that the volume toggle switch is a little difficult to get used to, but still very manageable.
I am very satisfied, given the strong desire I had to protect the rear of my iPad 3
I bought fro Best Buy for $29.
Another satisfied Belkin user. I bought the clear rear cover to use with a dark gray smart cover. As others have said, it fits securely and makes for a nice slim package. My only observation is that the volume toggle switch is a little difficult to get used to, but still very manageable.
I am very satisfied, given the strong desire I had to protect the rear of my iPad 3
I bought fro Best Buy for $29.