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[Merged] iPad cases
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What am I going to use when I'm in other public places? Carrying a backpack all of the time seems a bit of a burden, and get double-takes in most venues. Besides, the iPad itself won't be used in class as much as other places due to its lack of handwriting recognition.
I was planning on carrying it around by holding it up with both hands above my head at all times, but I'm kind of leaning towards your idea...
But, when in the riskier parts of Vegas I don't know that I would want a "steal me!" label on my $1,000 necklace made of silicon and platinum
^^^ I'm not a guy but I think that's kind of cool. Take it off before you hug me though.
EDIT: Oooh, I just saw that you can control devices through the vest material! Even cooler. What will you do in the summer is the question...
EDIT: Oooh, I just saw that you can control devices through the vest material! Even cooler. What will you do in the summer is the question...
Its not a man purse. Its a satchel. Indiana Jones had one.
- Alan from the Hangover
"It's not her purse, it's a 'European shoulder bag'"
- guy from Progressive commercial
Did you check www.booqbags.com ? They have a pretty cool shoulder bag for iPad. I'm thinking maybe of using that for my iPad 3G.
I'm not taking it everywhere with me
Personally, I think it's foolish to take it everywhere with you. Take it between work/school/home/church? Great. Take it on vacation? Great. Take it to the grocery store, the gym, or to the mall? That's just foolish (or I should say, it would be foolish of me to do so). The iPhone is the ultimate carry anywhere. In the same way I don't take my notebook with me _everywhere_, I won't take the iPad with me everywhere.
I'm sure some will, and that's great if it works for them. But I'm also really not interested in every random person wanting to ask about it, try it, see what it can do, etc. That's what happened for the first few months after getting my iPhone. I'll of course let the people I know see it all, but otherwise I'm going to keep it well hidden in a case when I'm on the bus and any other random public place I have it.
Anywho, I'll probably just carry it in a backpack, or a briefcase style laptop case when I'm not immediately using it.
Personally, I think it's foolish to take it everywhere with you. Take it between work/school/home/church? Great. Take it on vacation? Great. Take it to the grocery store, the gym, or to the mall? That's just foolish (or I should say, it would be foolish of me to do so). The iPhone is the ultimate carry anywhere. In the same way I don't take my notebook with me _everywhere_, I won't take the iPad with me everywhere.
I'm sure some will, and that's great if it works for them. But I'm also really not interested in every random person wanting to ask about it, try it, see what it can do, etc. That's what happened for the first few months after getting my iPhone. I'll of course let the people I know see it all, but otherwise I'm going to keep it well hidden in a case when I'm on the bus and any other random public place I have it.
Anywho, I'll probably just carry it in a backpack, or a briefcase style laptop case when I'm not immediately using it.
I wouldn't call carrying a small bag "gay" but it can look awkward for a man to carry small bag. But hell, use whatever floats your boat. There's certainly nothing sissy about wanting a way to carry all your stuff (see e.g. soldiers.)
Personally, I carry a Saddleback Leather XL briefcase. It has room for my 15" MBP and charger, Kindle DX, cable toner, zip ties, several CAT 5e cables, and the occasional sidearm. I've never had anyone say a word about it not being masculine enough either.
Apparentlly they are launching iPhone and iPad compatible sleeves tomorrow as well. Check out their stuff at: http://www.saddlebackleather.com
Yes they are expensive. But, I will vouch that they are built to last forever. Some people like to change "looks" every year or so and this is probably not the product for them. However, if you like the idea of buying a bag that will take some abuse and not let you down, this is it.
That said, my clear second choice is Maxpedition.
Personally, I carry a Saddleback Leather XL briefcase. It has room for my 15" MBP and charger, Kindle DX, cable toner, zip ties, several CAT 5e cables, and the occasional sidearm. I've never had anyone say a word about it not being masculine enough either.
Apparentlly they are launching iPhone and iPad compatible sleeves tomorrow as well. Check out their stuff at: http://www.saddlebackleather.com
Yes they are expensive. But, I will vouch that they are built to last forever. Some people like to change "looks" every year or so and this is probably not the product for them. However, if you like the idea of buying a bag that will take some abuse and not let you down, this is it.
That said, my clear second choice is Maxpedition.
This is the bag that I've had for about 3 months... http://www.urbanoutfitters.com:80/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?isProduct=true&color=001&navAction=jump&parentid=M_ACC_BAGS&id=17573346
I love it. I don't think it looks gay or feminine at all, but I get made fun of quite a bit for it. Ehh, whatever. It works, and it's easy to carry stuff around in.
I love it. I don't think it looks gay or feminine at all, but I get made fun of quite a bit for it. Ehh, whatever. It works, and it's easy to carry stuff around in.