Which iPad Case Is Best for You?

Choosing the best iPad case for your shiny new iPad is not easy. While not everyone wants to cover up their iPad, we maintain that everyone should have at least one available for certain occasions. A well designed iPad case can enhance both the functionality and style of your iPad.

Now that the iPad has been out for several years, with its 3rd generation having been launched earlier this year, consumers are faced with a staggering number of choices in the way of iPad cases. In this article we will look at some of the more common options and ways to help you decide which type of case is best for you.

Online outlets and retailers offer a near limitless selection of iPad cases. The majority of these look remarkably similar and were more than likely put together in the same factory. They are typically on the lower end of the price scale costing as high as $20 and sometimes lower than $10! If you are looking for an iPad case that purely provides some additional level of protection to your iPad, these cases are for you. However, if you are willing to spend a little bit extra over the cost of other tablets to buy an iPad, chances are you want something a little bit nicer that doesn't hide up your nice shiny device.

If that's you, then cases then a notebook or folio case might be for you. These cases are leather bound, folio style iPad cases designed to make your iPad look like it is resting in a leather moleskin notebook. Some of these cases have been around since the release of the first generation ipad and have been extremely populat among iPad buyers. All of these cases share a similar design. Leather on the outside with a bookcloth inside. The iPad itself is nestled in a wooden frame made of either Queensland maple, birch or bamboo. While some of these case have won various competitions and design awards, there have been numerous complaints about the strength of the case and the grip that holds the iPad in. All cases use a somewhat similar style of grip to hold the iPad in its wooden case, with varying degrees of success. All of these cases can also be utilised as a stand for the iPad case.

The third type of case you might consider is one with additional functionality such as a keyboard or dedicated stand. These cases can cost upwards of $100, but are a must for many iPad owners. If you are always on the go or find yourself using your iPad for a large majority of your work, taking notes or watching media, you might consider one of these cases.

I hope that this has provided you with a brief overview of some of the options available to you in the iPad case arena. Happy shopping!

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