iPad can't find a case that I love

[rpearlberg]

I started with the black leather Smart Cover. It's nice, but doesn't really offer much protection. Now I'm using the Logitech Keyboard case, which the keyboard is nice, but if I'm not using the keyboard then I have to take it off. What else should I try?

 

[filmbuff]

Otterbox Reflex. It offers a lot of protection without adding any bulk, and there is a screen cover if you need it so you can carry the iPad without needing a sleeve or another case.

http://www.otterbox.com/iPad-Reflex...start=3&cgid=ipad-4-with-retina-display-cases

(you can get it for $40 on ebay)

 

[rpearlberg]

I should add this:
I love the look and feel of the naked iPad, but don't want the aluminum back to get scratched. I also have a toddler who at some point will use it to watch videos and/or play games.
I could get a folio type case, or just a shell or skin to protect it from scratches...
I'm typing on the logitech keyboard case now and i like this function, just don't like it for when I don't want the keyboard, you can't just fold it back, you have to take it off....

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Why not consider the BookBook leather case (made by the US company Twelve South) - which is both sturdy, rugged and very attractive in appearance?

This is what I use with my iPad (which also had a Logitech keyboard, both of whoch are covered nicely by the BookBook leather cover).

 

[mncmoore]

I absolutely love my bookbook.

 

[astoxos]

This is what I use with my iPad (which also had a Logitech keyboard, both of whoch are covered nicely by the BookBook leather cover).

Almost same setup here.
Ipad 3 inside soft silicone ebay skin for grip and scratches and everything inside the bookbook when i get the ipad out of house.

Ps: I recently upgraded to bookbook V2 which is way slimmer, smaller and lighter and in order to achieve the same setup i removed the leather inside glove by cutting the stiching.
Result is perfect.

 

[Beachhead999]

I'm just using a smartcover. I don't think an ipad needs drop protecting like an iPhone. People are over obsessed with cases these days and it takes so much away from the simple design.

 

[ravenvii]

this case is really good ! it can rotate 360 degrees really cheap price aswell

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ipad-Leathe...vers_Keyboard_Folios&var=&hash=item1c3594efe1

What IS up with those cases with holes in the back? So... conceited. And fugly.

 

[ihakim]

My setup:

For the back:

http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...qid=1376454560&sr=8-2&keywords=skinomi+ipad+4

The skinomi is great for the back, but the clarity and feel sucks for the actual screen...so I use the one below for the screen:

http://www.amazon.com/amCase-Premiu...54634&sr=8-7&keywords=ipad+4+screen+protector

I also have a smart cover and a logitech ultrathin keyboard which I use interchangeably depending on my usage for the day. I find it's a great way to preserve the original iPad look and feel while offering some basic protection against scratches and (very) minor drops.

 

[alen mcgra]

I love the look and feel of the naked iPad, but don't want the aluminum back to get scratched. I also have a toddler who at some point will use it to watch videos and/or play games.

 

[sracer]

I love the look and feel of the naked iPad, but don't want the aluminum back to get scratched. I also have a toddler who at some point will use it to watch videos and/or play games.

I covered the back of my iPad 4 with clear Contact paper, carefully cutting away openings for the camera and speaker. Works great and offers slightly more grip than the naked aluminum.

 

[mofunk]

I like just having the smart cover and my Timbuk2 Plush sleeve. I couldn't find a case that I like, so for now I like rolling like that.

I have a teeny scratch on the back that I think hit against a zipper or something metal. Its really small.

What I also did was tape the metal pieces on my smart cover.

 

[redshadow]

I just put some dime down on the Portenzo iPad case. Currently using a Snugg, but it's not what I"m looking for in an iPad case, and I'm also looking for something a little less obvious as far as "Hey I'm carrying an iPad!"