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ACCESSORY GUIDE IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE How To Choose A Case We’ve spent the last year assembling the world’s largest gallery of iPad and iPad 2 cases, testing hundreds of options from developers all around the world. Before diving into our sorted case collection on the pages that follow, here are some of the big picture factors you should keep in mind. Design. The five primary iPad case types are playthrough, folio-style, rear shell, bag, and sleeve. There are also film and Smart Cover screen protectors. All are discussed in this section. Materials. Most iPad cases are made from plastic, fabric, or leather; a few use wood. Plastic needs to balance thickness, durability, and pliability. Fabric needs to be well-tailored and sewn; leather should be either real or a nice, resilient synthetic. Face + Screen. iPad cases take four approaches to face protection: no screen coverage, a flap over the screen, bag/ sleeve-style opaque coverage, or clear film coverage. If film isn’t included, it’ll typically cost $25 to purchase from a top vendor. We feel strongly that anti-glare, anti-smudge film is a must-have item for our iPads. Bottom. Except for bags and sleeves, iPad cases routinely leave holes for the bottom Dock Connector and speaker grille. Particularly thoughtful designs have partial speaker coverage, or a detachable cover for the Dock Connector. 106
IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE ACCESSORY GUIDE Back. With the exception of Apple’s iPad Smart Cover, virtually every “case” covers most of an iPad’s back. On the first iPad, covering the entire back was easy; the best cases did this. By comparison, the iPad 2’s rear camera is almost always left exposed; its speaker is often left unprotected, too. Some cases have Apple logo holes, which often look terrible and might lead to scratches. Top developers now build stands into case backs or flaps. Sides. It’s possible to cover virtually all of an iPad’s or iPad 2’s sides. Many cases leave the volume buttons and side switch exposed; the best find ways to cover the buttons, though the switch is typically bare. Very few have holes for 3G iPads’ Micro-SIM card slots. Top. Original iPad cases had it easy: one hole could expose the headphone port and microphone; a cover could protect the Sleep/Wake button. iPad 2 cases need separate holes for the top port and mic. Pack-Ins. Some companies include separate video stands, screen film, and port covers with their iPad cases. Others build these features into the cases. Many sell thin plastic rear shells without any frills. Look for great total value and be sure to get enough coverage and extras for your needs. 107
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