31 Days of iPad Day 29

Apple's iPad Case - the box by Tojosan, on Flickr

The case arrived a few days ago. Having seen one before I received it, I knew what the material was like as well as how it sits in different positions.

Things to note about the case:

there is no screen cover – the glass remains exposed
it’s rubber of some sort and sliding the iPad in/out requires some effort
gunk accumulates under the edges of the case on the screen – use lint free cloth, like you clean your glasses with
feels solid – honestly
getting to the sync port – easy
getting to the mic and the on/off switch – easy
getting to the orientation lock and volume control – a tiny bit difficult – they are not flush with the edge of the case
folds well
stands well
no pockets – this is a downside for me – I love to stuff stuff in my cases
adds very little size to the iPad
non-skid and fits tight
looks good
shows dirty well – it’s the material and the color

Is it the best case? Now that I couldn’t say. Cases at the local Apple store ranged from simple pockets to full blown pocketed folders with zippers. Prices varied greatly from the $20 or so bunch to those near $60.

In the wild I’ve seen the standard Apple case, a simple sleeve case, and one other zippered carrying case.

My ideal case?