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I can't really tell you about the "shortcomings" of the Apple case. I had one delivered yesterday. Fedex showed up with the case about an hour after UPS dropped off the iPad. What's to say. It's a rubbery textured sleeve that fits like a glove. The iPad just slides into a slot and a flap of vinyl tucks over and behind it to prevent it from sliding out. In addition to giving some protection to the screen when not in use, it provides a very grippy surface for the expensive electronics inside. I've constantly used the "tilt" configuration with the cover flap tucked under the the iPad and into a little tab to keep it in place. That position is great for typing with the iPad on your lap. The cover does add some bulk. The naked iPad feels very nice in your hand while the case makes it feel a little bigger. But, I don't see how you could get much more minimal than the Apple case while still providing some reasonable protection.


couldn't have said it better myself. It adds very little bulk and offers a bit or protection if dropped. The volume rocker is a tad hard to press though, but overall it is a good case. It actually looks like a case that someone put some thought into designing.
 
I typically hate cases that stay on the device all the time. I love the look and feel of the iPad. But the Apple case makes typing and holding it so much better.

I just wish Apple would make two improvements to their case:
1. Make it dockable
and/or
2. Make it easier to slip the iPad in and out of the case
 
I typically hate cases that stay on the device all the time. I love the look and feel of the iPad. But the Apple case makes typing and holding it so much better.

I just wish Apple would make two improvements to their case:
1. Make it dockable
and/or
2. Make it easier to slip the iPad in and out of the case

Couldn't agree with you more, can't understand how how an apple Case made from apple won't be dock able on an Apple dock. I'm so upset!! But not sure if I should return my dock or not, then again taking out and putting back the case is not easy either.

I always liked charging my iPhones and such on docks.
 
I have the Booq Boa Skin XS which is basically a slipcase with a hard back for screen protection.. I like this case because it's easy to insert and remove the ipad (I like to use my devices naked), and it doesn't add too much bulk to the pad when I have it in my backpack for travelling.
 
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