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Is the iPad back scratch resistant?
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Nothing is scratch resistant, is it?
I found the iPad too slick to keep a firm grip on 100% of the time, so I came up with a solution that works well.
I cut out three strips of non skid (the kind used for stairs) that are about 5"x1/8", and I affixed them about 1/4" from the sides and bottom, on the back. They provide the perfect grip!
Just sayin'.
I found the iPad too slick to keep a firm grip on 100% of the time, so I came up with a solution that works well.
I cut out three strips of non skid (the kind used for stairs) that are about 5"x1/8", and I affixed them about 1/4" from the sides and bottom, on the back. They provide the perfect grip!
Just sayin'.
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I find that the back scratches VERY easily. I've been very careful and already have two light scratches. I just ordered a case off ebay that is similar to the belkin grip they sell at the apple store, hopefully it will work out.
I find that the back scratches VERY easily. I've been very careful and already have two light scratches. I just ordered a case off ebay that is similar to the belkin grip they sell at the apple store, hopefully it will work out.
I've found it pretty durable, but you put it down on things a lot more than you do, say, a MBP, which is what the material is like (I assume). (MBP's have feet, of course.)
I use the Apple case when carrying around (at the office, etc.), but it's a pain to remove to use in the dock, which I do for use at my desk, charging, etc.
The Belkin clear case sounds good, but can it be put in the dock while using it?
I use the Apple case when carrying around (at the office, etc.), but it's a pain to remove to use in the dock, which I do for use at my desk, charging, etc.
The Belkin clear case sounds good, but can it be put in the dock while using it?
Nothing is scratch resistant, is it?
I found the iPad too slick to keep a firm grip on 100% of the time, so I came up with a solution that works well.
I cut out three strips of non skid (the kind used for stairs) that are about 5"x1/8", and I affixed them about 1/4" from the sides and bottom, on the back. They provide the perfect grip!
Just sayin'.
You have to take a picture of that. Sounds like you put strips of tape om the back if your iPad!!!
Just buy a case bro. You already spent at least 500 dollars. Just fork over the rest. You are almost there.
I found a black silicone case (with a circular hole cut out in the back to expose the apple) on Ebay for 1 cent plus $6 for shipping from Hong Kong. I waited three weeks for it but it arrived two days before the iPad. Perfect. It's definitely not fancy but it fits snugly and the grip assures it won't fall outta my hands.
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It's temporary until I find the perfect case. But because of it there is no rush.
It's temporary until I find the perfect case. But because of it there is no rush.
on the back of the ipad is it like shiny and scratchy like the ipod touch or has it got a texture to it like a unibody macbook pro?
Nothing is scratch resistant, is it?
I found the iPad too slick to keep a firm grip on 100% of the time, so I came up with a solution that works well.
I cut out three strips of non skid (the kind used for stairs) that are about 5"x1/8", and I affixed them about 1/4" from the sides and bottom, on the back. They provide the perfect grip!
Just sayin'.
DLC Coatings are high end japanese watches are nearly scratch proof, you will need probably a high quality diamond to scratch it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-like_carbon
also anything that is HARDER than aluminum will scratch the back
The aluminum seems to be fairly resistant to scratches but the black plastic Apple is vulnerable. I took mine out of its case and set it down on a magazine to apply a screen protector. Little did I know the magazine was covered with a layer of dust. Ooops. I heard the gritty sound as I moved the iPad. The aluminum didn't have any scratches, but I think I can see a tiny contact mark on the Black Apple. Not bad considering.
Just for kicks I rubbed the back of my iPhone on the magazine and it was covered with small hairline scratches afterward. I can't believe a little dust could be so gritty. That's NYC pollution for you--and to think I breathe that stuff. *sigh*
It's pretty much impossible to avoid small scratches I think in the long term. Even with a case, if a little grit gets in there (and it always does) it'll rub up against it and probably scratch it. The display models in stores have small scratches on the back as well--one had a dent.
Just for kicks I rubbed the back of my iPhone on the magazine and it was covered with small hairline scratches afterward. I can't believe a little dust could be so gritty. That's NYC pollution for you--and to think I breathe that stuff. *sigh*
It's pretty much impossible to avoid small scratches I think in the long term. Even with a case, if a little grit gets in there (and it always does) it'll rub up against it and probably scratch it. The display models in stores have small scratches on the back as well--one had a dent.
Guaranteed grit inside of a case will scratch, and it'll be more severe than just a little scuff you get from setting it down on a table because that dust is sitting in there grinding away at the Ipad's finish. I finally removed my case from my Iphone because of this, and since it's been naked, no new scuffs/scratches. Just be very careful of where and how you set the Ipad (and Iphone, for that matter) down and it'll be fine for a long time. I never slide it at all, I set it straight down and pick it straight up.
Yes, it's scratch resistant, and finger print resistant. It can be used as the front from either side. It will be a lot of fun. Oh, sorry. I misread. I thought it was asking about the new iPhone, and not the iPad.
Disregard.
Disregard.
Are you serious? Here's some advice - get some steel wool, and rub it all over the back. Scratch it all to hell... get it over with. Come to terms with it. Then, flip the thing around, and actually use it.
I'm going on 2 weeks now with the black silicone case with the round circle cut out in the back. No scratches whatsoever. I pretty much don't put it down on anything that it might scratch on though. It's always on my lap, on a magazine on the coffee table, propped up on an easel when it's charging or resting on our kitchen granite counter. Oh, and sometime in my car on the passenger seat too. Funny thing is,
I rarely look at the back so even if it were to scratch I wouldn't see it.
Like a new vehicle, it's bound to happen. And then when it does, life will go on. I've never had a scratch on any of my iPhones though and I'm going on 3 years with those.
I rarely look at the back so even if it were to scratch I wouldn't see it.
Like a new vehicle, it's bound to happen. And then when it does, life will go on. I've never had a scratch on any of my iPhones though and I'm going on 3 years with those.