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Why do people buy sleeve or cases for their ipad ???

mzjin said:
Because you really have no clue what you're talking about.

I have owned several android devices because I buy new ones when they come out and sell the old ones. Similarly, I have owned DOZENS of differently apple products.

I won't bother going into why android devices are unsuitable for anything except child's play, you would not be able to fathom the ability of stability, user interface, responsiveness, and application dominance in productivity setting. Needless to say, any business would be absolutely a fool to use anything but iPads over an android tablet.
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You are either very thick or just lying. Why would you keep buying something you think is rubbish?

The funny thing is I have never said Andriod is better than iOS. I have owned 3 iPads and 0 Andriod tablets but I am aware that Andriods are more flexible than iOS much like Windows PCs are more flexible than Macs. It doesn't make them better.

You need to take a time out and stop sounding like a fanboy.

Edit: just read your edited reply, you've said that you use them for e-book readers. Can I suggest you stop buying hundreds of Andriods and buy a proper kindle?
 
RobesNo1 said:
You are either very thick or just lying. Why would you keep buying something you think is rubbish?

The funny thing is I have never said Andriod is better than iOS. I have owned 3 iPads and 0 Andriod tablets but I am aware that Andriods are more flexible than iOS much like Windows PCs are more flexible than Macs. It doesn't make them better.

You need to take a time out and stop sounding like a fanboy.

Edit: just read your edited reply, you've said that you use them for e-book readers. Can I suggest you stop buying hundreds of Andriods and buy a proper kindle?
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Sorry, this is bugging me a ton, and you're doing it consistently: It's andrOId.

🙂
 
FrenchPB said:
Guys,

The ipad is a beautiful device, but I see everyone putting ugly sleeves or cases to "protect" their device. That is so weird to me... why would you buy such a beautiful device only to put it around ugly plastic or neoprene ?

The ipad is a mobile device, it's made to be used on the go...

You wouldn't buy a plastic case to protect your car... why do you feel like doing it with your ipad ? I've never protected my phones, ipods, or laptops, and I never had any problem with that.

What is your reason for buying cases or sleeves ?
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inquiring this is beyond your comprehension of the subject all together.
 
I have a dark brown leather Tauras (sp?) slip case for my former iPad (sold it this past weekend, no internet = no fun).

I bought it back around.. May 2010? from best buy.

It has held up VERY well. The normal wear n tear actually compliments it and makes it look more leather like.

I loved my iPad naked, an never had issues with it. I did plasti-dip the back of it though for added grip.

I got it for my orig. iPad. Used it for the iPad 2. Now that I sold the 2, Ill use it for the New iPad once the apartment complex can get internet service fed in here. New property, and cable is fighting AT&T for the deal on who can dig a trench first to run the line. Crappy situation. I miss Flipboard.....
 
FrenchPB said:
Guys,

The ipad is a beautiful device, but I see everyone putting ugly sleeves or cases to "protect" their device. That is so weird to me... why would you buy such a beautiful device only to put it around ugly plastic or neoprene ?
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Because they aren't indestructible and the entire front surface is made of glass. Do you not realize that glass is inherently fragile and prone to breakage if dropped? Some users, perhaps unlike you, actually go outside and travel around in broad daylight, outside the confines of a carpeted room.

The ipad is a mobile device, it's made to be used on the go...
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Mobile devices that are taken mobile have a tendency to go mobile of their own accord against their users' best intentions.

You wouldn't buy a plastic case to protect your car... why do you feel like doing it with your ipad ?
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If my car were made of 50% glass, and rode about on metal wheels that offered no cushion against concrete, gravel and asphalt, it would never pass the federal guidelines for safety compliance in the first place and thus, never be driven by anyone, anywhere.

What an absolutely moronic comparison. Seriously....did you even think before typing that or is that just pure brain spewage on your part?

I've never protected my phones, ipods, or laptops, and I never had any problem with that.
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'Sup Bubble Boy.
 
I just put in an order for a Smart Cover and that's about as much protection I want or even need honestly.
 
porcupine8 said:
Because I bought a tool, not a work of art, and my case/stand makes it a more useful tool for me.
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Kudos for a great post. 🙂

It's refreshing to hear from someone who views their Highly Useful Apple devices, tablets & computers the same way I and many others do.
 
Mine is a $800+ investment. That's not 'small potatoes.'

If I protect it, not only do I feel better about using it (and not fearing every time I place it on a desk), I also know I am protecting my investment. A year or two from now, maybe I will resell it -- in fantastic condition -- and get a few hundred bucks back, too.
 
Why use a case?

A. If I want to sell it someday and upgrade, I'll get top dollars for a pristine iPad. If I give it to one of my family members, he/she will appreciate a like-new hand-me-down.

B. I'm careful but s___ happens and objects are subject to gravity. I don't have to treat it like a piece of china when it's in a case.

C. I can distinguish my own iPad from others' iPads in a multi-iPad family and it's obvious it's mine when out in public.

D. I like to be able to prop my iPad at different angles to watch videos, browse, type, etc.

E. I don't think it's so striking in design that I don't want to cover it up. Okay but not WOW. Now my white iPhone 4s, that's another issue. I would never carry it without a case because I'm accident prone and drop it occasionally but whenever I take its case(s) 😀 off, I think, d___, what a work of art! Too bad im so clumsy and can't carry it without a case. I know some say Apple shouldn't have made such a fragile phone or don't like the design (to each his own) but to me it is so unique and just wouldn't be as awesome without the shape, weight, glass, etc. It just exudes quality and top-shelf design. I will upgrade to next iPhone for LTE and hopefully larger screen but it probably won't be as beautiful. Just MHO but I think iPhone 4s is one of Apple's all-time best designs from an aesthetic viewpoint.
 
We use them to protect our $500+ investments. Sorry, but most of us don't want to spend $200 if the screen breaks or something like that. Thats why use screen protectors and cases for our iPhones. A year later, no scratches, looks like it looked on Day 1.
 
nfl46 said:
We use them to protect our $500+ investments. Sorry, but most of us don't want to spend $200 if the screen breaks or something like that. Thats why use screen protectors and cases for our iPhones. A year later, no scratches, looks like it looked on Day 1.
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I got downvoted for saying basically what you just said. Apparently you're not allowed to have this opinion.
 
RobesNo1 said:
The funny thing is I have never said Andriod is better than iOS. I have owned 3 iPads and 0 Andriod tablets but I am aware that Andriods are more flexible than iOS much like Windows PCs are more flexible than Macs. It doesn't make them better.
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Except you did say that, and that's what started this whole argument:

If you wanted a functional tool you should have bought an Andriod to be honest. They are far more functional, iPad has far more flair though....
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Unless you live in a universe where "more functional" (not more flexible, as you're now claiming) doesn't mean "better" when it comes to tools? (You were replying to my calling my iPad a tool, and make that reference yourself here. So don't try to say now that entertainment devices don't need to be more functional, or some other crazy non sequitur.)

Of course, you've proven yourself quite comfortable with setting up straw men, putting words in others' mouths, and changing your own argument on a dime, so it's silly to try to argue with you at all. I'd go through and point out all he inconsistencies in your comments, with direct quotes, but I really should get some work done.
 
I put mine in a sleeve because when it's in my backpack it is touching all sorts of crap and I don't want it getting crushed by my textbooks or something.
 
porcupine8 said:
Except you did say that, and that's what started this whole argument:



Unless you live in a universe where "more functional" (not more flexible, as you're now claiming) doesn't mean "better" when it comes to tools? (You were replying to my calling my iPad a tool, and make that reference yourself here. So don't try to say now that entertainment devices don't need to be more functional, or some other crazy non sequitur.)

Of course, you've proven yourself quite comfortable with setting up straw men, putting words in others' mouths, and changing your own argument on a dime, so it's silly to try to argue with you at all. I'd go through and point out all he inconsistencies in your comments, with direct quotes, but I really should get some work done.
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Okay... You seem to be missing the point a tad. Firstly I have not changed my argument at all. I have however changed my phrasing as functional was perhaps a little inaccurate a term for my meaning. But since when does more functional mean better? A toilet is more functional than an iPad, doesn't mean I like my toilet better than my iPad, although I am partial to a good turn out.

In the universe I live in tablets aren't tools at all. Which is perhaps where I'm losing you. Tablets are just toys, I'm aware that people do try to shoehorn them into their work (as I do to an extent), but there are better tools for 99% of jobs out there, although some people refuse to admit it. Like for example the people who are buying cases with keyboards... Why buy a iPad and turn it into a rubbish laptop? Just buy a laptop.

But of course all of this is just me changing my argument again. 🙄 I think what's a bit pathetic here is that you are so blinded by the fact that I dare mention Android 😉 that you're taking all my comments so personally. It's a discussion forum man, people are going to have opinions, get over it. 🙂

Feel free to point out inconsistencies if you have time for me. 😎
 
RobesNo1 said:
Okay... You seem to be missing the point a tad. Firstly I have not changed my argument at all. I have however changed my phrasing as functional was perhaps a little inaccurate a term for my meaning. But since when does more functional mean better? A toilet is more functional than an iPad, doesn't mean I like my toilet better than my iPad, although I am partial to a good turn out.

In the universe I live in tablets aren't tools at all. Which is perhaps where I'm losing you. Tablets are just toys, I'm aware that people do try to shoehorn them into their work (as I do to an extent), but there are better tools for 99% of jobs out there, although some people refuse to admit it. Like for example the people who are buying cases with keyboards... Why buy a iPad and turn it into a rubbish laptop? Just buy a laptop.

But of course all of this is just me changing my argument again. 🙄 I think what's a bit pathetic here is that you are so blinded by the fact that I dare mention Android 😉 that you're taking all my comments so personally. It's a discussion forum man, people are going to have opinions, get over it. 🙂

Feel free to point out inconsistencies if you have time for me. 😎
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I agree with porcupine8 that in the context of this discussion, functional implies better, because you were responding to her categorizing an iPad as a tool. Tools are supposed to be functional, therefore when you said Android was more functional, I too interpreted that as meaning that Android is better. But you've since retracted the use of that word, so let's not argue this point further.

As for your insistence that tablets are just toys and not tools, well that's your OPINION. As you said, this is a discussion forum, so people have different opinions, and if they see a different opinion than theirs, they argue with you. There's nothing personal about that. I don't think porcupine8 is taking this discussion personally at all, but if you do, well, that again is your OPINION.

I do, however, agree with you about people who buy keyboard cases -- I too feel like saying "Just buy a laptop!" But this too is our OPINION. We may not see a point in keyboard cases, but apparently other people do, and while we may be puzzled by this and feel it's stupid -- well, other people are entitled to their opinions and preferences. *shrug*

Lastly, in my opinion, you are the only one making a big deal of your having "dared to" mention Android. I mean, again like you said, this is a discussion forum devoted to iPads, of course if you mention Android it's going to provoke a discussion. That's so predictable it's not daring, it's just boring. Well, that's MY OPINION.
 
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Some cover up because they are ashamed.

Seriously I saw a few at the university that were in a case that looked like a regular lab book.

Those folks were trying to fly under the radar, worried that it might get stolen.
 
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