Is any company claiming yet to make a rear film that fits the back of the new iPad? Do we know yet? Please post when you find a maker who has one. Thanks!
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Protective films for back of new iPad? (BSE, Bodyguardz, etc.)
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I too was surprised by this...Thought I'd just jump on Amazon and buy a Griffin clear rear shell....Not even listed yet.
hmm maybe its only the British who REFUSE to do anything on a sunday then hahaha.
Hmmmm, I wonder if the advanced clarity is actually worth getting. There is a Zagg stall outside the Apple store in our local mall, and I'll have to take a gander. I got the back covered on my iPad 2, but I don't like the orange peel look that Zagg has on the screens. Maybe they have figured out a way to reduce/eliminate that?
Best Skins Ever is the one to get:
http://www.bestskinsever.com/the-new-ipad-3-skin
Imho they are, uh, the best skins ever for your iPad
http://www.bestskinsever.com/the-new-ipad-3-skin
Imho they are, uh, the best skins ever for your iPad
I ordered a best skins ever rear film on Thursday, hope it arrives by next Friday! Not sure if it will though because I live in the uk.
My iPad one had one of these and when I removed it after 18 months the back of the ipad was like new. I only took it off because the skin had started going yellow. I like the feel of the skin as well
My iPad one had one of these and when I removed it after 18 months the back of the ipad was like new. I only took it off because the skin had started going yellow. I like the feel of the skin as well
I had a Best Skins Ever on the back of my iPad 2 and loved it. Not really any orange peel and added the perfect amount of grip for holding the iPad. I looked carefully at the picture of the iPad 2 and new iPad back on Apples site and really the only difference is the camera lens is a hair bigger. I want my skin when the iPad delivers so I just went ahead and ordered the iPad 2 one. It's fine for me.
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Yeah, Zagg is nasty and feel sticky. Bodyguardz, BSE and others feel smooth.
I don't want to put a rear iPad 2 film on the 3rd gen because the taper is different.
Bodyguardz, hands down. http://www.bodyguardz.com/apple-new-ipad-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority
I have used this on my iPad and iPad 2. The film feels smooth and its crystal clear.
I pre-ordered mine on Thursday and it already shipped.
I have used this on my iPad and iPad 2. The film feels smooth and its crystal clear.
I pre-ordered mine on Thursday and it already shipped.
Same here, held up great for the year it was on there. Work with smart cover and I sold my ipad2 with NO scratches or marks on the back. Smooth & clear. I've also used BSE skins on scads of other devices for several years and have always been happy with them.
I respect your opinion but for me BSE @ $17 vs Bodyguardz @ $25 makes for an easy choice.
What does Power Support make for the Ipad 3? I have always loved their products. Do they make an iPad back protector as well as a front retina screen protector?
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I always go BSE for back and PS Crystal for front. Have no heard about Bodyguardz what's so good about it?
I always go BSE for back and PS Crystal for front. Have no heard about Bodyguardz what's so good about it?
Are BSE smooth like Bodyguardz and not sticky like Zagg? If so, I might order their 3 film for the back. Thanks for the link.
Why don't you guys like Crystal Film/Power Support? It looks great on my iPhone 4s.
Seems PS not too popular here. Is the clarity less than the other popular films mentioned?
Seems PS not too popular here. Is the clarity less than the other popular films mentioned?
So I take the general consensus is that the Zagg ones suck? I was going to put an Invisishield on the front and one of the ZaggSkins on the back...but now I'm having second thoughts.
DO NOT DO THIS!!! The wet-adhesive vinyl films SUCK on the screen. They're great for the back / casing, but for the screen stick with the static cling type. A good one will be indistinguishable from the naked screen. SGP Steinheil is my personal preference, but there are other good ones out there.
@kapalua12: We were discussing protection for the back of the ipad, not the screen. Power support I believe makes good screen protectors, I don't think they make something for the back of an ipad?
@miamialley: I haven't used Bodyguardz, so it's difficult for me to answer for sure. There's a little more grippiness in your hands with the BSE than the slipper bare aluminum, but it's never been what I felt was "sticky". I never noticed it picking up any lint/dirt nor grabbing on anything going into my computer bag next to folders and such. Hope that helps.