iPad Case Comparison – iPad Case Review – Best iPad Cases

January 12, 2011
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There are so many kinds of cases for the Apple iPad. Which one is the best? Which one is the right one for you? Since there are so many, it is impossible for us to compare them all. So what we do here is to provide you with a list of the features that are important and compare a few of them. Then, you can use this list to compare the ones you are considering. The Sigma Invent Genuine Leather iPad Case with Vertical and Horizontal Stand is our Editor’s Choice. 0 

Editor’s Choice: Sigma Invent Case
Vertical stand: Yes
Horizontal stand: Yes
Multiple view angles in both vertical& horizontal orientation: Yes, multiple view angles in both vertical and horizontal orientation
Use magnets (bad for iPad): No
Edges get in the way (bad for touch screen use): No, elegant narrow edges to fully reveal the light sensor and touch screen and won’t get in your finger’s way for good touch experience
Easy to use: Yes
Genuine leather: Yes
Removable cover and use as an iPad jacket: Yes
Design and looks: Excellent. Quality real leather, elegant narrow edges, no ugly strips
Protection: Protecting the iPad all around
Lightweight: Yes
Exposed metal (causing scratches to other devices in your bag): No
Access to all ports and switches: Yes, including 3G SIM card slot
Price: On sale for $29.99 with free shipping (MSRP $79.99)

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Apple Case
Vertical stand: No
Horizontal stand: Yes
Multiple view angles in both vertical& horizontal orientation: No, only two view angles in landscape
Use magnets (bad for iPad): No
Edges get in the way (bad for touch screen use): No, elegant narrow edges to fully reveal the light sensor and touch screen and won’t get in your finger’s way for good touch experience
Easy to use: Yes
Genuine leather: No, fabric, attracts dusts and lints, gets dirty very quickly
Removable cover and use as an iPad jacket: No
Design and looks: Excellent. Elegant narrow edges, no ugly strips
Protection: Protecting the iPad all around
Lightweight: Yes
Exposed metal (causing scratches to other devices in your bag): No
Access to all ports and switches: No, 3G SIM card slot covered up
Price: $49.99
Otterbox Case
Vertical stand: Yes
Horizontal stand: Yes
Multiple view angles in both vertical& horizontal orientation: A few view angles
Use magnets (bad for iPad): No
Edges get in the way (bad for touch screen use): Yes, protruding edges that are too close to the touch screen and get in your finger’s way when trying to move an icon to the next screen
Easy to use: No, very complicated, requires assembly
Genuine leather: No, hard plastic and metal
Removable cover and use as an iPad jacket: No
Design and looks: Look like a tank
Protection: Protecting the iPad all around
Lightweight: Like carrying a tank
Exposed metal (causing scratches to other devices in your bag): Hard plastic and metal exterior
Access to all ports and switches: No, requires de-assembly to access ports
Price: $49.99 to $99.99
Case #4
Vertical stand: No
Horizontal stand: Yes
Multiple view angles in both vertical& horizontal orientation: No, only a few view angles in landscape
Use magnets (bad for iPad): Yes for some models with magnetic buttons, other models use strips to close case
Edges get in the way (bad for touch screen use): No, but look at the ugly strips at the corners!
Easy to use: Yes
Genuine leather: No, cheap fake leather
Removable cover and use as an iPad jacket: No
Design and looks: Not good, ugly strips
Protection: iPad can fall out from the strips
Lightweight: Bulky
Exposed metal (causing scratches to other devices in your bag): Yes for some models with magnetic buttons, other models use strips to close case
Access to all ports and switches: No, 3G SIM card slot covered up
Price: Worthless at any price
Case #5
Vertical stand: No
Horizontal stand: Yes
Multiple view angles in both vertical& horizontal orientation: No, only a few view angles in landscape
Use magnets (bad for iPad): Yes, magnetic buttons that can damage your iPad’s compass and navigation
Edges get in the way (bad for touch screen use): Yes, edges too close to the touch screen and get in your finger’s way when trying to move an icon to the next screen
Easy to use: Yes
Genuine leather: No, cheap fake leather
Removable cover and use as an iPad jacket: No
Design and looks: Cheap look and feel
Protection: Some protection
Lightweight: Yes
Exposed metal (causing scratches to other devices in your bag): Yes, magnetic buttons
Access to all ports and switches: No, 3G SIM card slot covered up
Price: Worthless at any price

 

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One Response to iPad Case Comparison – iPad Case Review – Best iPad Cases

  1. IT Rush on March 21, 2011 at 5:53 am

    Sigma Invent Case looks very professional and appealing, not bad for $30.

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