When I pre-ordered my iPad, I also purchased the Apple case. Our good friend Julie just ordered her iPad. (Way to go Julie!) She called to ask my advice on items related to her purchase and one of those was a recommendation for a case. I did a bit of research on alternatives to the Apple case and thought I’d share my results with you. I prefer folio style cases and Apple makes a fine folio style case. However, there are now others worth considering. Your case is a personal choice, but here are few I’d consider as alternatives to my Apple case.
ZooGue Smart Case (good point – versatile; not so good – that big logo on the outside)
sample reviewTuff-Luv Multi View Leather iPad Case And Stand (good point – versatile, multiple angle settings; not so good – a little bulky, top corners of iPad exposed)
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Incase Convertible Book Jacket (good point – multiple angle settings; not so good – iPad may shift a bit in the case)
CTCstore brand is a close copy
sample reviewMarware Eco-Vue case for the iPad (good point – rich looking; not so good – a little bulky)
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iLounge has a comprehensive
guide to iPad protection. To see a collection of various types of cases, try
ipadcasefinder. You could look for a few you’d like at this site and then do a google search for reviews on those cases. Amazon carries a large number of iPad cases, as do a number other online retailers.
Posted on 8 August 2010
Tags: accessory, case
About the Author
Dr. Andy Brovey, The Portable Prof, has over twenty-five years experience in educational technology, including teaching, administration and professional development. In 2007, Apple Inc. recognized his work and named him an Apple Distinguished Educator. Andy now runs a professional development business, working on site and online to help others make sense and make use of digital tools. He started the iPad Academy blog shortly after the first iPad went on sale, and is the author of the self-published eBook - iPad Academy: Tips, Tricks and Clever Techniques. He also created and directs the iPad Academy Master Class, an online video training series to help others become more comfortable and competent with the iPad. Video Message from Andy
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