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iPad Do you use a case with your iPad?

Case or no case?

  • Always and forever

    Votes: 78 70.9%

  • Cases are for wimps and pessimists

    Votes: 12 10.9%

  • Sometimes

    Votes: 19 17.3%

  • Don't ever ask me about my business again

    Votes: 1 0.9%

  • Do you know who I am? I"M MOE GREENE

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    110
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Ryand123

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Nov 12, 2013
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I've always been a case guy.

But now I'm rethinking that after getting my 12.9 inch Pro today. Bought it with the Smart Folio case. LOVE the big screen. And while I was initially wildly underwhelmed by mini LED, I am starting to notice that blacks do indeed look blacker and colors look a bit more vibrant.

Only problem is with the case on......this thing is kind of heavy and bulky to hold. But when I take the case off it makes a somewhat surprisingly noticeable difference. So I might live dangerously and use it without a case much of the time. After all......how much protection do they really offer anyway? Seems most of the time if I drop my iPad or my iPhone it lands smack on the screen anyway. So the case is of absolutely no help. Someone should do a study--if they haven't already---on how often cases even protect devices.
 
Agree with Rui-San. The number one reason to use a case is it supplies some sort of stand, depending on the brand. Beyond that it usually provides a screen protector when closed and stuck in a bag. Finally, I think the iPad with no case is a bit slippery to hold.
 
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Yes I use a case for protection and to provide a stand. When I say protection I tend to go for functional/minimal cases so it’s not like an otterbox or anything. For example I use the Magic Keyboard for my iPad Pro. It does provide some protection but obviously the main attraction is the keyboard and stand. For the iPad mini I use the Smart Folio case, it’s not bulky and I can use it as a stand.
 
I always have a case on my phone as I’m out and about walking around with it.

My iPad is usually used in a stationary position and less likely to take a tumble. I have a skin on it. When I do take it on a trip, it’s inside the Magic keyboard and in a pouch that has the rest of my accessories.
 
I mainly don’t use a case. I do use it as a stand though but 90% of the time it’s naked. I don’t use cases on my phone either, I don’t like the extra bulk or weight.
 
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I had to replace my 2011 iPad 2 before its last Security Update in 2019 because a drop at the corner impacted its wifi reception.

Why that long? Because iPads are used primarily for data consumption like YouTube videos

So since then I use rugged cases with succeeding iPads.

It would have been smart of me to have bought the 32GB or even 64GB model instead of the 16GB one.

If I kept it until 2019 I'd have bought the 2019 iPad. So if I damage it again it's a cheap replace.
 
Ryand123 said:
I've always been a case guy.

But now I'm rethinking that after getting my 12.9 inch Pro today. Bought it with the Smart Folio case. LOVE the big screen. And while I was initially wildly underwhelmed by mini LED, I am starting to notice that blacks do indeed look blacker and colors look a bit more vibrant.

Only problem is with the case on......this thing is kind of heavy and bulky to hold. But when I take the case off it makes a somewhat surprisingly noticeable difference. So I might live dangerously and use it without a case much of the time. After all......how much protection do they really offer anyway? Seems most of the time if I drop my iPad or my iPhone it lands smack on the screen anyway. So the case is of absolutely no help. Someone should do a study--if they haven't already---on how often cases even protect devices.
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The last time I used a case on an iPad on a regular basis was my 1st gen iPad.

After that, I've only used smart covers (and smart keyboards). (smart covers weren't available for the 1st gen) I dislike cases because (as you've discovered) they add a bit of weight and bulk. I find a thin clear skin for the back of the iPad is enough to protect from scratches and allow for a better grip.

Unfortunately for me, my iPad Mini 5 and my iPad 9th gen are the last iPads that support smart covers so I don't know what comes next when I need to replace them.

But in your situation, I'd suggest considering your history with devices... how often have you dropped them or had them damaged? If that is a concern, then the folio is a necessary "evil".
 
Recently I have been thinking about this combo:
1)tempered screen protector on front
2)skin sticker/wrap/decal on the back and sides
3)and, maybe magnetic smart cover to use as stand and when carrying it somewhere outside home
 
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I wish Apple would stop changing/deleting types of cases, when they release new products.
Still rocking my 1st gen iPad Pro 12.9, with Apple Silicone Cover.

When I was researching upgrades a while back I discovered these options don't exist for the newer iPads.....:(

My iPad is 'home bound' but just like the added rear protection.
 
I have a very then case on my iPad (I will try to update this post with the model/name of it) that has a foldable kickstand that really does well at holding the 12.9" steady and the way it folds I have used it as a hand grip to hold it sometimes also of course the case can still charge the pencil no problem and no screen protector for me
 
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I have always used Apple‘s folio case. Covers both sides and it folds back to get completely out of the way. Does not restrict use in anyway.
 
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Every iPad I’ve had has been wearing the Apple Smart Cover/Folio because stand.
I have never used a case on any iPhone.
 
I use the Apple folio cover on my mini 6 and used either the Magic Keyboard case or Smart Keyboard case on my iPad Pros before that. Not so much for protection, but like others have said, as a stand.

If I didn't even want to use one of those, I would probably just put a dBrand decal on the back and sides to keep it scratch free.
 
Yes, always. For me, many of the less expensive cases (such as MoKo) on Amazon generally do a good job. But I've learned after a few unfortunate slips and drops to buy a case with TPU (flexible) corners to help absorb bumps and shock.
 
I did try my iPad with and without case. If I am home and iPad stays at home I don't need use case and if I take iPad out and put in my backpack and I need case to protect it so I end up using case for my iPad all time now. Before I did do without it. Case just peace of mind that my iPad is protected in backpack etc.
 
When I'm at home, I never use a case.
(Don't use screen protector either🙂)
But 2-3 times a week I'm taking it with me and then i put it in a case.
A case that also protects the screen.

I totally get it that some people have to use it like a stand or something when you type on it at home.
For me I borrow my wife's MacBook Pro.
It's so much nicer to type on!🙂

Using a iPad Pro 11 2020 since release, and not a small scratch/crack on it.
 
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