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[Merged] using iPad without case / naked
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Being raised in the south, I was taught " size ALWAYS matters" (southern girl here blushing)! Just joking..... Kind of,LOL.
I think it needs some sort of cover when you're out and about. I mean really who wants to deal with all the stares and gasps, as if they've never seen one before (well at least as nice as this one).
But when you're set to use it, you've got to unsheathe it and let it, let it salute the world in all it's natural glory. Besides, It just doesn't feel the same with all that protection on it.
But when you're set to use it, you've got to unsheathe it and let it, let it salute the world in all it's natural glory. Besides, It just doesn't feel the same with all that protection on it.
Why is anyone buying zagg when bestskinsever.com is so much cheaper for the same product, and inn my experience a better fit?
I am so torn on this one. I normally prefer all devices naked. I think a lot of work went into the design (particularly Apple products) and I love them in their natural form. My iPhone is two years old and has never seen a case. It's a little scratched on the back but that's okay with me. The iPad on the other hand has presented me with a challenge. I love the way it looks au naturale, but I find it hard to pick up and carry. For instance, when it's in my work bag, I have to grab such a large portion of the screen to pick it up, leaving fingerprints galore and it feels like it may slip from my hand.
Based on the comments here, I think my plan it to get the Apple case for transport or for when I need stability and take it out as often as I can. (sounds like that gets easier over time).
Based on the comments here, I think my plan it to get the Apple case for transport or for when I need stability and take it out as often as I can. (sounds like that gets easier over time).
Sometimes I use the iPad at home without a case, simply propping her on the book stand I bought at Office Depot, or on the minimal stand I bought at Michael's......at other times I slip her into her iPad case and use that, especially if I'm going out on my deck. If I would rather use the Belkin clear back thingy, I'll put that on her instead. Definitely when I am going outside the house, carrying my iPad somewhere, she goes protected, either in one of the already-mentioned cases or in the InCase sleeve that I bought. Much depends upon the bag in which I'll be carrying her, though, as my smaller bags will work fine with the Belkin or the Apple iPad case but not the bulkier InCase sleeve. I have a couple of messenger bags and a couple of smaller bags which work well for carrying my iPad, and just the other day my Muzetto bag arrived from SF Bags/Waterfield Designs. It's great for carrying the iPad and my BT keyboard, too.
When I can, I prefer to use my iPad "naked," as I love to admire her design and elegance, but speaking practically, most of the time it's a good idea to protect her somehow.
When I can, I prefer to use my iPad "naked," as I love to admire her design and elegance, but speaking practically, most of the time it's a good idea to protect her somehow.
1. BSE is the best. And cheaper by 1/2 or more.
2. IS is good too, not as good a fit and more $$.
4. I'd go nekkid before using a BodyGuardz. Tried one my MacBook. Awful.
I used a BSE on my original iPhone and iPhone 3G. Was able to sell the original when the 3G came out for over $200 because it was mint. 3G still looks brand new to this day almost 2 years old, so does my unibody aluminum MacBook at 18 months. BSE is a great product. I only go for the back skin, don't put orange peel on the screen. Get a film protector for that if you feel it is necessary. The orange peel of the BSE is just enough to give you added grip but not enough to be annoying. Keeps my iPhone from slipping out of my hands, same with the MacBook.
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I bought the microfiber Apple case. It's sitting on my desk waiting VERY patiently for it's friend to show up (hopefully the 30th). I'm thinking that it's going to be fine as far as protection and handling ability. I'm in the Navy stationed onboard a submarine and there is ABSOLUTELY no way that I am going to carry it around naked on the sub. There is too much stuff that I could accidentally bump into and break/shatter something. And being underwater, there isn't exactly an Apple store I can pull over to and get a new one. 
The stepford wife on that website scares me
The stepford wife on that website scares me
Why is her shoulder so shiny? And something seems very unnatural about her...