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First nick on iPad, due to my stupidness, and the iPad smart cover.

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melman101

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I stood the iPad up using the smart cover as a triangle on my friends table to FaceTime with my dad. Well, the iPad fell straight on it's face. Luckily I only got a slight nick that us barely noticeable. Damn PowerSupport for taking so long with the crystal film. Oh well, what can I do. :).

In fact you can't even see it when the screen is on but I'm still upset.

I'd have a 2 year insurance policy from worth ave group too.
 
I have a feeling the smart covers gonna fk it up for quite a few

Post pix?
 
Persona ly I thought the smart cover was not very "smart". I liked the leather case they released with the iPad 1 and thought something similar would have been MUCH smarter! I didn't purchase a smart cover because of that.

Sorry you had troubles. I am glad it wasn't more major though!! I know how you feel.. I am super OCD with my stuff.. I have screen protectors but if they get a nick or stretch I replace them ASAP because it bugs me.
 
Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully it won't be noticeable when you inatall the screen protector.
 
Relax, don't do it

melman101 said:
I stood the iPad up using the smart cover as a triangle on my friends table to FaceTime with my dad. Well, the iPad fell straight on it's face. Luckily I only got a slight nick that us barely noticeable. Damn PowerSupport for taking so long with the crystal film. Oh well, what can I do. :).

In fact you can't even see it when the screen is on but I'm still upset.

I'd have a 2 year insurance policy from worth ave group too.
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Relax. It's really not that important. The iPad is meant to exist in the real world, with you, part of your experiences. It's not a precious snowflake to revere and protect.

You own it, it doesn't own you.
 
melman101 said:
I stood the iPad up using the smart cover as a triangle on my friends table to FaceTime with my dad. Well, the iPad fell straight on it's face. Luckily I only got a slight nick that us barely noticeable. Damn PowerSupport for taking so long with the crystal film. Oh well, what can I do. :).

In fact you can't even see it when the screen is on but I'm still upset.

I'd have a 2 year insurance policy from worth ave group too.
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If you don't mind can you comment on your experience with worth ave here? Ipad insurance review thread
 
PatrickCocoa said:
Relax. It's really not that important. The iPad is meant to exist in the real world, with you, part of your experiences. It's not a precious snowflake to revere and protect.

You own it, it doesn't own you.
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Thanks Patrick, I feel slightly better.
 
ani23 said:
What about costs term durations and info u had to provide to sign up. That would be helpful.
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It was $130 for two years, and I had to just provide my name, address, and credit card. :). And which model of iPad I bought. No receipt, no nothing.
 
madKIR said:
There is no word 'stupidness' in English.
Stupidity is your case;)
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Whatever it is, I'll never stand my iPad up in portrait mode with the smart cover again. Here is to hoping the crystal film covers it.
 
melman101 said:
It was $130 for two years, and I had to just provide my name, address, and credit card. :). And which model of iPad I bought. No receipt, no nothing.
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Thanks much. If you don't mind I will add it to my post.
 
I wouldn't worry too much about it. I've finally gotten around to enjoying my iPad and that means not using a case or a screen protector. The only time I use a case is if I'm going to be outside or planning an all-day trip.

I've found I baby my devices and never truly use them the way they are intended. I keep it in immaculate condition only to what, get trade in value on the newer model, only to do the same thing all over again. A vicious cycle.
 
Rapmastac1 said:
I wouldn't worry too much about it. I've finally gotten around to enjoying my iPad and that means not using a case or a screen protector. The only time I use a case is if I'm going to be outside or planning an all-day trip.

I've found I baby my devices and never truly use them the way they are intended. I keep it in immaculate condition only to what, get trade in value on the newer model, only to do the same thing all over again. A vicious cycle.
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I agree. But I don't usually even sell them. I gave them to my wife and she completely doesnt care. My power support crystal film should be here soon, I'll throw that on and I bet I won't even see it anymore. Like I said, you can't even see it at all when the screen is on. Thank God :)
 
ani23 said:
I have a feeling the smart covers gonna fk it up for quite a few

Post pix?
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Sadly, I can't post a picture. It would be ridiculously hard to capture. Like I said, you can't even see it unless you are under a light and are looking for it very diligently. When it dropped on it's face I was in a well light room and i examined it for damage. Otherwise I would have never known.
 
Can you explain how you were using the smart cover to stand it up in portrait mode? I can't get my head around it.
 
KnitGirl said:
Can you explain how you were using the smart cover to stand it up in portrait mode? I can't get my head around it.
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LOL good question. I said it was my stupidity :). I folded it into a triangle, and stood it up in portrait. it was doing good for a little bit.
 
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