I think so - only .6mm thicker. All other dimensions are the same and the port locations look identical. Have an expensive iPad 2 case, and shame to waste it.
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So, is the 3 gonna fit 2 cases?
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hows that so? the case wont fit because its thicker, if it was THINNER most should work fine but its the opposite here. the ipad 3 is Thicker.
Yes, but only .6 mm thicker. So soft cases that have a little stretch to them will probably work (leather, vinyl, etc.). Form fitting hard cases probably not.
What do you think about this one I have from Monoprice? Any chance with the new iPad?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10843&cs_id=1084313&p_id=8456&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10843&cs_id=1084313&p_id=8456&seq=1&format=2
I got a really nice looking all leather case on eBay for $17. From what I've read iPad3...or whatever we're calling it...should fit nicely. We'll see.
Casecrown is already advertising that their iPad 2 cases (very highly rated) will work with the new iPad. Snap-in type cases will most likely no longer work.
i wouldn't count on it, but it's possible it might, as the 3rd Gen is the same size, and only 0.6mm thicker, if the case has a little give in it, it might fit, but being a clip on hard shell case, it's less likely.
I only use a case when I travel, both for protection and for a stand. I use the iPad a lot for movies on the plane etc. I sold my iPad one with my generic case that I LOVED, so I bought the exact same one for my iPad 3. Besides not having camera holes (which I don't care about) I'm anticipating it working fine. Very nice case for the money:
http://dx.com/protective-leather-flip-open-case-movie-stand-for-apple-9-7-ipad-black-37198
http://dx.com/protective-leather-flip-open-case-movie-stand-for-apple-9-7-ipad-black-37198
I have the Zagg aluminum case with the built-in Logitech keyboard. It "closes" by putting the "face" of the iPad 2 into the keyboard. This type of case should work find for my "new" iPad, but I still went to Zagg's site and got a fancy new carbon fiber case that has a keyboard. I fly a lot, and this is a great airline tray table setup.