anyone know the cure time on BSE? I left my under the ceiling fan for about 36 hours and it seems done but still paranoid i should wait a little longer.
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What Is The Best Clear Back Body Skin Available For The New iPad?
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Overnight minimum before handling, be gentle the first day. After two days you should be golden.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/application
Zagg product may cost more up front, but you get what you pay for... I have used Zagg invisishield products on more than eight iphones and five ipads over the past four years and it truly is a superior product... never discolors, comes off, or bubbles....easy to remove when reselling phone/ipad and screen and back are like new....
Still not sold on these skins.
Anyone have any feedback on the snap on cases like these ....
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=650033
This may be the ticket if it fits snug and is thin.
I would like to learn more on this.
Anyone have any feedback on the snap on cases like these ....
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=650033
This may be the ticket if it fits snug and is thin.
I would like to learn more on this.
@falconman515: they're nice, and also different from using a skin. Fractions of a millimeter vs over a millimeter, virtually no weight vs an ounce or two, no real dent protecting vs a little bit of dent protecting, etc.
You might cruise the iPad accessories forum too, there are threads on stuff like the Incipio smart feather with pics and such.
@jamaggic: you've used BSE then so you can compare? I've used nth over the past eight years or so and the differences I've seen are the zagg cost nearly double for no performance improvement. Just what I've seen myself. Perhaps you've had different personal experience with BestSkinsEver?
You might cruise the iPad accessories forum too, there are threads on stuff like the Incipio smart feather with pics and such.
@jamaggic: you've used BSE then so you can compare? I've used nth over the past eight years or so and the differences I've seen are the zagg cost nearly double for no performance improvement. Just what I've seen myself. Perhaps you've had different personal experience with BestSkinsEver?
That Incipio Smart Feather case looks nice too! Wish they a clear though.
I think this kind if snap on case for the back in clear so its kinda doesnt look like anything is on their i think is the ticket for me!
I ordered this case yesterday for my new iPad that is on order...
http://www.buy.com/prod/joy-factory-smartfit2-ultra-thin-snap-on-hard-case-for-the-new-ipad/221174365.html
I got it for $8 shipped but it looks like its $10 now.
http://www.buy.com/prod/joy-factory-smartfit2-ultra-thin-snap-on-hard-case-for-the-new-ipad/221174365.html
I got it for $8 shipped but it looks like its $10 now.
I've had them all or at least it seems that way. 
My favorite skin is the matte finish when it comes to a skin on an aluminum surface. In the past I've gone with Wrapsol, but theyre a little pricey. This time around I picked up a matte Phantom Skin. It's a wet install, but went on easily and looks great.
My favorite skin is the matte finish when it comes to a skin on an aluminum surface. In the past I've gone with Wrapsol, but theyre a little pricey. This time around I picked up a matte Phantom Skin. It's a wet install, but went on easily and looks great.
Ghost Armor
It's become part of my iOS routine to take the new device eighteen feet out of the apple store to the ghost armor kiosk right in front of it.
Pricey, yes, but my local guys have yet to disappoint me. They have the new kits for the new iPad, and it looks flawless, front and back. The lifetime guarantee is nice, too.
It's become part of my iOS routine to take the new device eighteen feet out of the apple store to the ghost armor kiosk right in front of it.
Pricey, yes, but my local guys have yet to disappoint me. They have the new kits for the new iPad, and it looks flawless, front and back. The lifetime guarantee is nice, too.
I just ordered a clear skin (back only) from BodyGuardz. I'm kind of worried and I'm thinking of cancelling my order after watching their installation video, I don't think I'll be able to install it alone as it looks really hard to do, but I really need a clear skin protector for the back and I've searched everywhere but it seems that all are water based so I decided to go ahead and order one. Anyway, how do you keep the liquid away from ports and speaker holes? Plus, I would like to know if it's hard to install and if a water based installation is worth it.
@LadyX -- tough to answer, easy or hard depends a lot on the person doing it and their level of confidence. The things are not to have the skin soaking wet, mop up any liquid you squeegee out from under the skin as it hits the edge, and just generally pay attention.
Lots of videos on youtube to look at, here's one search: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ipad2+best+skins+ever+install
Lots of videos on youtube to look at, here's one search: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ipad2+best+skins+ever+install
Our front/back Wrapsol Ultra arrived yesterday. Put it on so I'm golden now.
My wife dropped our new iPad last week less than three days into ownership on our ceramic tile floor. I swear it was the Wrapsol that kept the screen from breaking completely. Instead there were two cracks in the bottom left and top right corners...which kept it useable until I was able to make it to an Apple Store. Oh, and thank god for Applecare+.
My wife dropped our new iPad last week less than three days into ownership on our ceramic tile floor.
I swear it was the Wrapsol that kept the screen from breaking completely. Instead there were two cracks in the bottom left and top right corners...which kept it useable until I was able to make it to an Apple Store. Oh, and thank god for Applecare+. 
This is what I've used on my iPad 2 and now on my new iPad. It's thin, and I like it a lot. It gives some grip to the back. It works well with the Smart Cover.
+1.
After using 4-5 different brands of shields, I always end up going back to Zagg.
There's a reason they are available EVERYWHERE.
Coupon code "fbfans25" gets 25% off at zagg.com right now.
I've used Zagg up until my last 2 iPads and they're the same compared to BSE, but Zagg costs twice as much. I never had yellowing, peeling or installation problems with either.
However, one thing I always liked about Zagg is how they'd let me send my old skin back for a free replacement. There is value in that as BSE only gives a 30 day guarantee.
The reason I chose to use BSE for my last two devices is because I hardly ever had to use a replacement skin so paying double for a Zagg skin wasn't worth it to me. Might be different for others.
However, one thing I always liked about Zagg is how they'd let me send my old skin back for a free replacement. There is value in that as BSE only gives a 30 day guarantee.
The reason I chose to use BSE for my last two devices is because I hardly ever had to use a replacement skin so paying double for a Zagg skin wasn't worth it to me. Might be different for others.
Mass availability doesn't mean something's better than the alternatives. Every gas station has Keystone Light in the cooler. Few have any craft/microbrews. Does this mean Keystone Light is the better beer?
I used ZAGG invisible shield skins and I also tried Bodyguardz. Now Im using ghost armor. It seems to be much clearer than any of the other skins Ive tried.
https://www.ghost-armor.com/index.php
https://www.ghost-armor.com/index.php
+1.
After using 4-5 different brands of shields, I always end up going back to Zagg.
There's a reason they are available EVERYWHERE.
Coupon code "fbfans25" gets 25% off at zagg.com right now.
Wow logic fail....GM is everywhere too....does not mean they are quality...zagg is junk as the gen public does not know any better...try ghost armor ....
I don't understand the aversion to wet application. I guess if you've never tried it sounds scary, but I've applied so many different protectors to my devices and use application gels that it doesn't bother me at all. I have never had an issue with water damage or anything like that. It's really no big deal.