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Best ipad 2 protective case?

HKWrite12

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Swingman said:
Makes me wonder if Apple waited too long to give the ipad 2 specs to the case manufacturers. Maybe on purpose to give the smart cover less competition?

You're right on the money honey!!!!!
 

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Seems a pretty big blunder for these companies to not have their cases ready for the launch of Ipad 2. Makes me wonder if Apple waited too long to give the ipad 2 specs to the case manufacturers. Maybe on purpose to give the smart cover less competition?

I remember looking on the iPad case specifications page -- Designing Cases for iPod, iPhone, and iPad - Apple Developer -- one day before the iPad 2 launch date, and it wasn't there. About mid-day on iPad 2 launch day, I checked again, and the "blueprints" were there.

Fact of the matter is, until the iPad 2 was commercially released, there would be no way for any third-party case designer - like all the rest of us - to know exactly what the physical specs of the device are. I'm sure a fair number of iPad 2s on day one were bought by design and accessory companies, who knew that from there it was a race to see who could get their product to market first.
 

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tzimisce said:
I remember looking on the iPad case specifications page -- Designing Cases for iPod, iPhone, and iPad - Apple Developer -- one day before the iPad 2 launch date, and it wasn't there. About mid-day on iPad 2 launch day, I checked again, and the "blueprints" were there.

Fact of the matter is, until the iPad 2 was commercially released, there would be no way for any third-party case designer - like all the rest of us - to know exactly what the physical specs of the device are. I'm sure a fair number of iPad 2s on day one were bought by design and accessory companies, who knew that from there it was a race to see who could get their product to market first.

I wonder how many have edited their product sense. I know the hand made ppl waited so they could make precision products. And I'm glad about it cuz they hi as hel.
 

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Looking for iPad2 protective & lightweight case

I've looked at all the links on page 1 in this thread and so far have not seen one that says "order me, order me". I want padded leather but with color choices.

I have the iPhone 2nd generation and it has only survived because it is surrounded by a padded leather case which is held closed with a snap and opens up like a book, therefore covering the whole phone. It's made by Sena and came in multiple colors. Sena's pre-order cases for iPad2 are all black.

Any more ideas anyone? I'm not in a hurry since I ordered my iPad 2 from Apple so am waiting for however many weeks it takes.

Thanks!! :eek:
 

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Well, I just ordered my joy factory smart fit 2 to fit with my smart case. They say it's fully compatible, guess we will see!
 

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If you need an indestructable case to transport your iPad in while its in a case, check out the Pelican 1080 HardBack Case. It's a laptop case but it has a "customizable" foam set so that you can shape the foam to fit your iPad case tightly.

I can't link anything because my post-count is too low, but you can check it out at
pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1080
 

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Switcheasy Canvas 2! Love this case and very versatile viewing stand.
 

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I recommend the Harmony case by Evio. I have been using it for a while now and the quality and workmanship that has gone into it really shows.
 

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