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Why doesn't iPad have a texturized case, maybe a rubber coat?
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It's not "Apple" and there are a bazillion cases if you don't like the slick aluminum.
Or just put an invisible shield on the back only. That way it's all grippy.
Or just put an invisible shield on the back only. That way it's all grippy.
Yes. Rubber, and maybe ribbed, to provide a little extra grip. Assorted colors too. My wife and I would find that pleasurable.
1) lint
2) pet hair (ever try to wipe lint or pet hair off of rubber or silicone?)
3) oils remain in rubber from skin oils etc, fingerprints. The stains are very hard to remove.
4) rubber or silicone is an insulator and would not effectively disperse heat for the device.
5) gouges/scratches are really visable compared to aluminum
6) harder to clean
7) visibly unappealing
8) Some people have allergies to various rubber/silicone products. Or maybe that is just latex haha!
9) People woud likely complain about the asthetics and then demand different colors which also increases cost of device.
10) difficult to slide into and out of sleeves etc.
I am sure there are many more but my first few examples are likely the most logical reasoning behind it.
Rubberizing gadgets always leads to the rubber peeling off in chunks. Looks nasty and detracts from the long term usage of the product.
uugggh...please no. i want to make the choice on what to put on my ipad, not have apple force a choice on me.
besides, putting rubber, which traps heat on the ipad would be counterproductive. and there are 'snap-on' fit cases for the ipad.
besides, putting rubber, which traps heat on the ipad would be counterproductive. and there are 'snap-on' fit cases for the ipad.
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A gelaskin on the back to add a little flare and also helps with holding the iPad as it isnt totally smooth and a smart cover for the front.
I would recommend a gelaskin as it sets your iPad aside from others, it's a fashion statement and does help when holding the pad, stops fingers slipping on the back.
Snapper
I would recommend a gelaskin as it sets your iPad aside from others, it's a fashion statement and does help when holding the pad, stops fingers slipping on the back.
Snapper
Design = function. The reason why the iPad doesn't use a rubberized coating and also the reason why it isn't texturized is because it wouldn't serve any purpose. Apple always uses minimalist design but everything they do, they do for a reason. The population interested in a rubberized back can attach a skin or use a gelaskin, leatherskin, plastic rubberized case, or whatever they want on the back of the iPad. Keep in mind that a rubberized case for the iPad would also mean going to cheaper materials rather than using premium aluminum/aluminium. It's all about optimizing a quality feel for the product and a quality image for the product.
My take on it is that Apple sees their role as providing the essential technological "innards" in the smallest possible package with zero extraneous clutter. It's then up to the user how they dress it up:
Apple lets us all decide. Isn't that more reasonable?
- Risk averse users would immediately slam their kids' iPads in bulky bulletproof cases. No doubt to their offspring's well-vocalized chagrin!
- Workplace movers-and-shakers might opt for a thin leather case to balance bulk against protection and making-a-good-impression?
- Frequent travelers might want the thinnest case possible to slip into their carryon luggage and an airline seat-back pocket?
- A stay-at-home design purist might prefer no case at all, because they love the simplicity of aluminum and glass.
- A lover of bling might go for something totally blinged-out to the max plus some
Apple lets us all decide. Isn't that more reasonable?
I'm just saying out of the box it's always loose in our hands and hard to grip without a case.
I don't bother with a screen protector as its not from apple. Does apple expect everyone using these bare? Or should they at least provide a case?
I don't bother with a screen protector as its not from apple. Does apple expect everyone using these bare? Or should they at least provide a case?
Agreed.
Just get a back cover. If it (the cover) gunks up, gets dirty, gets damaged, it's easy to replace. Not so easy to replace if a rubberized back were part of the design.