Choosing The Best IPad Case. Overview Of The Most Popular Models

2023 Author: Gordon Kinson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 08:36

Today, when buying any of the iPad tablets, users immediately pick up a protective case for it, allowing them to make sure that the gadget will be protected from mechanical damage during transportation or use.

At the same time, each customer chooses a cover in accordance with their individual preferences, goals and financial capabilities, focusing on a variety of aspects: a soft cover, a keyboard, etc.

Taking into account the most common user requests, we have compiled a rating of the five most popular tablet cases from Apple.

DODOcase

The DODOcase is not a cheap accessory, but one of the most stylish. Covers for iPad DODOcase made by hand, and this is due to their high cost, the price also depends on the design and the material from which made accessory.

The tablet fits snugly in a wooden box, which is closed on both sides by sturdy lids made of hard laminated cardboard, which makes the case look like a book in a quality hardcover. The flip top cover perfectly protects the screen of the device when not in use. Despite the fact that the case is made of such seemingly fragile materials, it is flexible and durable enough to ensure comfortable use of the tablet, both in portrait and portrait orientations, to protect it from damage and not complicate its use at the same time.

The cost of a case for iPad Air is $ 65- $ 145 depending on the color scheme. Covers for iPad mini are available for as low as $ 20 for the simplest model and $ 125 for the most advanced. You can order a new product for iPad Air and iPad mini on the manufacturer's website. You can also find similar iPhone cases there.

Smart Case

In second place is the native cover from Apple's - the Smart the Case. Users named the main advantages of the cover that it can be purchased immediately with the tablet, as well as the fact that the Smart Case is guaranteed to fit snugly to the tablet, ensuring its protection.

iPad Smart Case is a full-fledged case made of polycarbonate, which perfectly protects not only the display, but also the sides and back of the gadget. In addition, the case is made in such a way that it is able to bend in different ways, providing a different angle of inclination of the tablet during work, and also has a screen lock function and automatic transfer of the tablet to sleep mode.

Case Smart Case for iPad Air is presented in various colors and will cost 3399 rubles. A model for iPad mini with similar specifications is available at a price of 2899 rubles.

It is noteworthy that if the user does not need a full-fledged case, but only a protective cover for the screen, Apple offers branded versions of Smart Covers. At the same time, you will have to pay 1,599 rubles for such a cover, regardless of the model.

Griffin intellicase

The Griffin Intellicase is very similar to Apple 's proprietary Smart Case, but with some differences. So, Intellicase appeared on the market before the cover from Cupertinos, and its cost is slightly lower.

However, basically, Intellicase is a similar solution, covering not only the display, but also the side edges and the back cover of the tablet. At the same time, the cover of the case is equipped with a magnetic mechanism that puts the gadget into sleep mode when closed. Unlike the Smart Case, the front cover of the case is made of polyurethane. The rest of the case is practically no different from the development of Apple. It also allows you to use the gadget at different angles and is available in different colors.

The only downside to the Griffin Intellicase is that it doesn't fit the iPad Air. However, owners of earlier versions of Apple's full-size tablet can easily purchase the accessory for $ 60. For iPad mini owners, the case will cost $ 40.

It's worth noting that Griffin also offers an alternative to its own Intellicase for iPad Air called the $ 50 Crosshatch Folio and a slimmer $ 30 Slim Folio, which have similar capabilities and also protect the tablet surface from external damage.

Snugg Executive Case Cover and Flip Stand

While this option is certainly quite bulky, it does provide strong protection for your tablet, while also allowing you to carry credit cards, business cards, documents, pens, notebooks, stylus and more with you.

The novelty turns the tablet into a kind of book with a reliable protective cover made of polyurethane and leather. At the same time, the case is quite flexible, which allows you to wrap it up and set the tablet in a position ideal for watching videos, reading or typing.

Notably, the Executive Case Cover is available in multiple colors for all iPad models, including the iPad mini, but excluding the iPad Air.

The novelty is available on the manufacturer's website and in the Amazon online store for $ 40. For those looking for a similar iPad Air case, Snugg offers the iPad Air Case Cover and Flip Stand for $ 30. It is noteworthy that the sophisticated version of the case does not have the same amount of space for cards and documents, but it does provide a slot for a pen or stylus. In addition, the slimmer version of the case will also reliably protect the tablet from mechanical stress.

Logitech Folio and Keyboard Folio

For those who are looking not only for reliable protection and a well-known manufacturer's name, but at the same time do not want to spend a tidy sum on a case, the Logitech Folio Protective Case and Logitech Keyboard Folio will be the best solutions.

Notably, Logitech cases have earned a reputation for being the thinnest, most durable and functional solutions on the market. At the same time, the cover practically does not add extra weight and volume to the tablet. Various models of Logitech Folio Protective Cases without keyboards for iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad of previous generations sell for $ 50, like most accessories from other manufacturers. Folio Protective Cases provide excellent protection for the device, and have a flexible screen cover that folds into a stand, thus allowing you to set your tablet in several convenient positions. The developer also provided users with a choice of color solutions for the case.

For those who really need a physical keyboard, Logitech offers the Keyboard Folio for previous iPads for $ 100, PU Leather Keyboard Folio for iPad Mini for $ 90 and Tech Fabric for $ 100, Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air for $ 100 and FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air for $ 150. The FabricSkin and Tech Fabric range are waterproof.

It should be noted that all cases with Logitech keyboards are connected to the tablet via Bluetooth, are equipped with their own batteries and are designed for long-term use without recharging.

In addition to the five iPad cases, the Pad and Quill Cases line of protective cases deserves special mention, which includes models not only for Apple tablets, but also for iPhone and Macbook Air smartphones. All covers from the series are made of wood and leather and are high quality accessories. Premium Case Pad and Quill for the iPad Air, for example, will cost wishing to $ 60 - $ 100 depending on the model.

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