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Guess I kinda knew it would happen.

The OP highlighted an issue that's been on my mind as well.

I have a 2-1/2 year old that absolutely LOVES my iPad 1. It's in a Yoobao Magic case that provides good protection against drops. (This case is nearly identical to the Marware CEO Hybrid.)

I've decided to upgrade to the iPad 2. I can really benefit from the performance bump for the work functions I use it for. I will be selling my iPad 1 to subsidize.

I REALLY want to use it with the Smart Cover. It's an awesome cover and one of the things that makes the iPad 2 great. But I'll be substantially reducing the drop protection of the device. Heck, there will almost be NO drop protection with this cover. I'll put a clear skin on the back to eliminate scratching, and likely get a sleeve to carry it in (once they are available), but when my little one is using it, all it will take is one slip and it will break. And we happen to have tile floor throughout the entire downstairs except the living room rug.

Right now my solution is to only let her use my wife's iPad 1 from now on. She is not upgrading. I'm not sure in the long run this will cut it though. Part of me says to bite the bullet and get a "real" case for my new iPad 2, but that would be a bummer in many ways. It would add bulk. I want to get away from that.

And for everyone's info, I'm NOT interested in advice on whether I should or should not let my child use our iPads. She gets a lot of joy out of using it and she learns a lot. That makes me happy. It also allows us to keep her entertained during long drives and in restaurants. We don't overdo it. It is also another great use of the device and therefore adds to it's value to us. End of story on that subject.
 
Redman...I agree with you that it is a challenge to both protect the device while also maintaining the sleek & sexy design that Apple came up with. I will be looking at every possible option for the iPad I intend to allow my kids to play with (wife & I are both getting one) to keep it kid safe. In the end though, it really comes down to protection. What good is sexy & minimalistic if it breaks the first time it is handled roughly? You may end up with the best looking shattered screen iPad in town!
 
rdrr said:
I am not blaming Apple, the design, or the 5 year old girl. In the end its just $$$, and for those of you saying don't hand it to a child, you got to be kidding. That was one of thing thing Apple is pushing with the iPad. In fact children using it was in the video at the keynote.

I just wanted to warn everyone who bought a smart cover thinking it is "more than a case" as the first line of the descriptions says. If you want to do a little experiment to see what I am talking about, hold the iPad by the smart cover over your couch (only an inch or so) and just give it a little shake.

If it starts to slip out of your hands while the case is folded back... What is the first thing you are going to grab?

BTW I took it to the Apple store and wasn't expecting anything. They told me that it really isn't covered under warranty, but... They were willing to replace it. Unfortunately there aren't any in stock, and I don't have high hopes that when they finally do, I'll get the same offer. Oh well, lesson learned.
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Speaking as a former Apple Genius, I imagine this offer will still stand considering they likely made case notes referencing your serial number.
 
I'm really sorry that happened. I hate to be "one of those guys," but come on...when you have a little kid using it you should expect it to get dropped. And if you like the smart cover, then you have to accept its limitations. Most of us don't need to drop an iPad with a smart cover in order to see how it fares, rather, we know how that would work out. That said, if I had a kid, it wouldn't be to even look at my iPad.
 
miamialley said:
I'm really sorry that happened. I hate to be "one of those guys," but come on...when you have a little kid using it you should expect it to get dropped. And if you like the smart cover, then you have to accept its limitations. Most of us don't need to drop an iPad with a smart cover in order to see how it fares, rather, we know how that would work out. That said, if I had a kid, it wouldn't be to even look at my iPad.
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I knew full well there was a 741% chance of dropping. If you did have kids, you'd know exactly how many things a child can break in a day. That is why sippy-cups have two handles, are made of durable plastic, and have a lid.

That being said, I didn't follow another parents advice. "Get the cheapest dvd and buy the 5 year protection plan." He meant this for all electronic devices... I heed his advice then, and did buy the cheapest dvd. Since then I have removed pennies, and a pen from the tray. No oatmeal yet.

Disagree with me know about letting a child use a device like an iPad, but if in the future you do have them... You'll see. ;) Sometimes you cannot say "No" to batting <insert color here> eyes.
 
Saver

You might as well take the opportunity to make an interesting screen saver for your next iPad 2.

Take a high res shot straight on and there you go!

Sorry for your loss! I feel badly about it!
 
:(i am so disappointed :( :( by the way, it was in a sleeve when it fell!
 

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anyone with common sense can see that the 'smart cover' covers the screen.
that's all it does, covers the screen, helps keep it a bit cleaner and dust free and give the device a unique and fashionable look.

that's all it does, it can't do anymore. it's just a piece of material.
 
Any one have a suggestion on a case that's not bulky, but provides decent protection. I loved the look of the incipio destroyer case for the first iPad.wish they made them for the iPad 2
 
sanford said:
I have two wild little boys, and a teen daughter who isn't much more careful in general -- she washed her iPod nano; her Android phone (didn't want an iPhone) is a mess, though it still works -- so I can sympathize. I gave my six-year-old son my old iPhone, but I put it in a heavy duty bumper case. For the iPad, when you get it replaced or repaired, think about an Otterbox or something similar. They run $80 or so at retail, probably about $60+ online, but far better drop protection and cheaper than a new screen.

Oh, but, you're a far better human being and parent letting her use the new toy rather than being prissy about it like it's a fragile ancient relic. Your kid is priceless, not the iPad 2.
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The otterbox is a great choice but I really would rather not drop any device in any kind of protected case.. The case might save the outside from scratches and minor dents, but the quick jarring from when it drops could do a lot of damage to the inside electronics..

You could have the best case that's made and drop it off a roof.. The outside might look fine but the inside electronics could be damaged..

Sorry to hear about your new ipad.. :(


James
 
good news! (sort of) I went to the apple store and showed them, and they gave me money back on a gift card so when the get more in, I can get another one.
 
I got the smart cover for my iPad as well as my wife's. We love them, but no they are not protection. We're quite careful, but sometimes thing just...happen. That's why we have cases for them as well.

That being said, our kids never EVER touch our iPads. Ever. We know quite well that kids can be clumsy...they're kids. I was equipped with that knowledge when I walked into Best Buy and bought them inexpensive netbooks. That's what they use.

Btw, for all the posters referencing getting sleeves, etc. "when they come out": as a former iPad 1 owner, with a couple of cases (targus leather sleeve, twelve south bookbook case), I can tell you that sleeves that fit v.1 will do nicely for v.2. If you're worried, go for one of those and you'll be set.

Good luck OP: like someone said earlier, if you got someone at the apple store to give you a break, it'll be taken care of...especially if you had a genius bar appointment. They document everything.
 
CAWjr said:
You must have had a very sad upbringing in your nerf lined home. Did your mother make you wear a safety helmet until you were 10 & keep the training wheels on your princess bike until you were 15? I bet the first time you ventured out of your protective bubble at 18 and fell & skinned your knee you cried for a month because you had never experienced such horrible pain before.

Perhaps your loathing of children has something to do with your inability to find someone of the opposite sex to actually want to have a kid with you.
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I did not waste my time as a child playing silly games. I applied myself, worked, and made something of myself.

Having trouble keeping your spawn inline?
 
Jamie37211 said:
I got the smart cover for my iPad as well as my wife's. We love them, but no they are not protection. We're quite careful, but sometimes thing just...happen. That's why we have cases for them as well.

That being said, our kids never EVER touch our iPads. Ever. We know quite well that kids can be clumsy...they're kids. I was equipped with that knowledge when I walked into Best Buy and bought them inexpensive netbooks. That's what they use.

Btw, for all the posters referencing getting sleeves, etc. "when they come out": as a former iPad 1 owner, with a couple of cases (targus leather sleeve, twelve south bookbook case), I can tell you that sleeves that fit v.1 will do nicely for v.2. If you're worried, go for one of those and you'll be set.

Good luck OP: like someone said earlier, if you got someone at the apple store to give you a break, it'll be taken care of...especially if you had a genius bar appointment. They document everything.
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i dropped mine IN a sleeve and the corner is still dented :(
 
Jamie37211 said:
That being said, our kids never EVER touch our iPads. Ever. We know quite well that kids can be clumsy...they're kids. I was equipped with that knowledge when I walked into Best Buy and bought them inexpensive netbooks. That's what they use.
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Yeah, I just can't see letting small children have much access to a device as fragile and expensive as the iPad.

8-10 year olds and up that you trust to be very careful with them? Sure. Younger kids? No way. Get them something cheaper and more durable like the Netbook route you went.

Kids spend too much time with gadgets, video games, TV etc. these days as is anyway.
 
deathcabforchri said:
i dropped mine IN a sleeve and the corner is still dented :(
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Was it a neoprene one (or something along those lines)? I've never trusted those things - learned the hard way with a laptop back in the day.

The cases I have a pretty structured - especially the Bookbook. Solid, hard case that looks great. The Targus sleeve has protected my iPad 1 the couple of times I've let the iPad slip from my grip.

Sorry for your luck on that one. Has happened to many a user, but that sentiment doesn't take the dent out.
 
dmaul1114 said:
Yeah, I just can't see letting small children have much access to a device as fragile and expensive as the iPad.

8-10 year olds and up that you trust to be very careful with them? Sure. Younger kids? No way. Get them something cheaper and more durable like the Netbook route you went.

Kids spend too much time with gadgets, video games, TV etc. these days as is anyway.
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Please! My 10 year old destroyed his RC car in about 20 minutes after the great cyclone that is known as opening presents at Christmas.

I think that I am know knowing why there was that extra centimeter of a seam on the iPad 1 case.
 
racer1441 said:
I did not waste my time as a child playing silly games. I applied myself, worked, and made something of myself.

Having trouble keeping your spawn inline?
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Silly games like football, baseball, or hockey? God forbid you actually make contact with another person. I'm guessing your childhood was full of stimulating games of speed chess followed up with late nights masturbating to the latest issue of National Geographic's Tribes of the African Amazon issue.

And come talk to me when you eventually have kids of your own and you cannot seem to understand why they don't snap to attention & listen to your every word the moment they emerge from the womb. Despite your beliefs, keeping your spawn inline is easier said than done. But for the record, my kids are actually very well behaved, but they are still just kids.

Show me a parent who can reason with a child under the age of 3 & I will show you a unicorn flying out of my ass. The two just don't exist.
 
CAWjr said:
And come talk to me when you eventually have kids of your own and you cannot seem to understand why they don't snap to attention & listen to your every word the moment they emerge from the womb. Despite your beliefs, keeping your spawn inline is easier said than done. But for the record, my kids are actually very well behaved, but they are still just kids.

Show me a parent who can reason with a child under the age of 3 & I will show you a unicorn flying out of my ass. The two just don't exist.
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All the more reason to not let toddlers near fragile and expensive gadgets like iPads!

But hey they're the parents kids and the parents expensive gadgets, so they can do as they see fit. They just shouldn't expect much sympathy when the toddler breaks it. :D
 
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