Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
What is the best clear plastic Smart Cover compatable case for the New iPad?
- Thread starter HorseLove
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I am getting the New iPad on Sunday! Really excited! I just want to be prepared and have the case and such when I purchase it. Any suggestions would be of great help!
There are two versions of 'clear'. One is crystal clear (completely clear, shiny, slippery feel) and the other is frosted clear (translucent, milky, rubbery feel).
Which type are you looking for?
BJ
You know that's the question I'm always asking my self.
Used to have a back skin and smart cover for iPad 2. Now I don't wanna use skins anymore.
I'm not sure which one should I go for ?
I have both, truth is I like the rubber finish, far more comfortable to hold.
BJ
I do love the clear. But I think the frosted kind of one would be more practical. I have heard the clear ones are too shiny, therefore being slippery. I doubt it though. What frosted kinds have you tried and/or like the best?
The Belkin Snap Shield (above) feels and looks great but it has that big gap for the Smart Cover. I'm waiting for them (or someone else) to do the same thing for 100% back protection.
BJ
people seem to like the incipio smart feather. They have frost which is the milky clear. I am deciding between incipio and the belkin one
http://www.switcheasy.com/product.php?product=CoverBuddy_iPad2
This. Several of us own the excellent non-smart cover compatible version of this.
BJ
This one here is cheap and works really well:
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Cover-P...T4NO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1332912758&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Cover-P...T4NO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1332912758&sr=8-4
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
Hey!
Have been reading a lot of back covers and to me it seems that Smart Feather was the best of them all. Ordered yesterday Incipio Smart Feather Frost for iPad3 and hope it will ship soon. Next I want to but a black Smart Cover. I liked those pictures here who got it and it looks great....Sorry for my bad english
Have been reading a lot of back covers and to me it seems that Smart Feather was the best of them all. Ordered yesterday Incipio Smart Feather Frost for iPad3 and hope it will ship soon. Next I want to but a black Smart Cover. I liked those pictures here who got it and it looks great....Sorry for my bad english
Make sure you get the Belkin for the new iPad and not the iPad 2. People have talked about the ipad 2 version fitting, but cracking over time. The "new" version is $29.99 at Best Buy.
EDIT: Here is a long thread about the Belkin.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1345496/
EDIT: Here is a long thread about the Belkin.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1345496/
Last edited:
iSkin
I don't think they're offering a clear one yet, however, iSkin sells translucent covers that provide the best protection while remaining compatible with the Smart Cover. It's called the iSkin solo Smart. I really like the bottom corner protection that this case provides, and the smart cover locking mechanism is pretty cool. Only con is the price @ $49.
I don't think they're offering a clear one yet, however, iSkin sells translucent covers that provide the best protection while remaining compatible with the Smart Cover. It's called the iSkin solo Smart. I really like the bottom corner protection that this case provides, and the smart cover locking mechanism is pretty cool. Only con is the price @ $49.
I bought this one from amazon yesterday. I'll let you know how it goes but the reviews have been excellent for it so far.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Smar...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334066111&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Smar...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334066111&sr=1-1
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
The BEST?....
Who knows.....I use the McCally and it works well...many in an uproar over exposed speaker and a higher edge but not a bother for me.... but I am surprised in the business world how many people think the clear looks cheap… I don't feel that way, but I've had many comments to that effect.
Who knows.....I use the McCally and it works well...many in an uproar over exposed speaker and a higher edge but not a bother for me.... but I am surprised in the business world how many people think the clear looks cheap… I don't feel that way, but I've had many comments to that effect.
I don't own one, but in looking at the product page online I can tell you the following:
1. Yes, it'll be excellent if you like a very thin hard polycarbonate (plastic) shell coated in rubber paint for good grip.
2. Yes, it'll be excellent if you like to put your Smart Cover on/off/on/off and remove the magnetic hinge several times a week.
But....
3. If you don't own a Smart Cover, then you want a different shell that seals up that open right side so it doesn't scratch.
4. If you do own a Smart Cover and never take it on/off, then you want a different shell that locks in the Cover so it does not easily detach.
5. If this is the exact type of shell that you want, the $34.99 price is very high. You can get something much cheaper in the Polycarbonate/Smart Cover Compatible category elsewhere.
BJ