iPad Air protecting display tips?

[MacBH928]

My ipad air 4 while set on horizontal orientation tipped over a dish that was in front of me and cracked the display.

I learned that replacing the display will cost half the price of a new one.

How can i make sure i do not fall in this situation as i can't keep paying for display replacements?

my iphone has a durable Speck case that never fails but the ipad has so much bigger screen space that all sorts of items can hit the display directly. I also do not want to have a case as thick as brief case making the ipad a mini tank.

historically i didnt opt for screen protectors because i felt they are cheap and won't really protect from cracks. a thick layer of cheap plastic is just not nice and might affect display color and touch controls.

please advise me

 

[Mark Stone]

My answer is not for everybody, but the Apple Magic Keyboard protects the screen when the device is not in use. It has worked well for me in my first 1-1/2 months of Air 5 ownership. Yes, it’s expensive, but practical as heck.

 

[mikedis]

And if you dont want to drop 400 bucks or more on a keyboard stand case thing, I've seen some 3D printable stands that cost like 10 cents in plastic.

 

[Graham Caracas]

My advice would be: don't bring your toys to the dinner table.

 

[Mark Stone]

My advice would be: don't bring your toys to the dinner table.

Good one . . . .

 

[shakopeemn]

My ipad air 4 while set on horizontal orientation tipped over a dish that was in front of me and cracked the display.

I learned that replacing the display will cost half the price of a new one.

How can i make sure i do not fall in this situation as i can't keep paying for display replacements?

my iphone has a durable Speck case that never fails but the ipad has so much bigger screen space that all sorts of items can hit the display directly. I also do not want to have a case as thick as brief case making the ipad a mini tank.

historically i didnt opt for screen protectors because i felt they are cheap and won't really protect from cracks. a thick layer of cheap plastic is just not nice and might affect display color and touch controls.

please advise me

Sometimes freak accidents just happen. No doubt (no matter what is said on the forum) you'll add a glass protector after that experience. I don't use glass protectors on ipads, but I do use a folio case.

 

[Student of Life]

Honestly Apple Care. Accidents happen, Apple Care helps mitigate them. Not everyone is a fan of it, i get it, but for me Apple Care has been a life saver.

iPad Pro replaced (bent), MacBook Air (keyboard), IPhone Max (logic board), Apple Watch (broken screen), Apple Pencil (dead battery) etc. These have all been replaced by Apple thanks to Apple Care. Thats why im such a huge advocate for Apple Care.

 

[MacBH928]

My advice would be: don't bring your toys to the dinner table.

If I keep my "toys" in a lab like environment then why get the at all? iPad is a portable device that is supposed to go around with you. Its not a fridge or an oven.

This time it dropped on a dish next time it can :-

• drop on key chain
• drop off the table
• slip from hand
• fall on a laptop next to it
• slip from the couch

etc.

Sometimes freak accidents just happen. No doubt (no matter what is said on the forum) you'll add a glass protector after that experience. I don't use glass protectors on ipads, but I do use a folio case.

I use the original apple case which has 0 glass protection. At least not when you are using it since its folded to the back.

 

[MacBH928]

Honestly Apple Care. Accidents happen, Apple Care helps mitigate them. Not everyone is a fan of it, i get it, but for me Apple Care has been a life saver.

iPad Pro replaced (bent), MacBook Air (keyboard), IPhone Max (logic board), Apple Watch (broken screen), Apple Pencil (dead battery) etc. These have all been replaced by Apple thanks to Apple Care. Thats why im such a huge advocate for Apple Care.

I do not understand how Apple Care fixes damaged caused by myself. So if I buy a new phone, go to home, break it with a hammer, give it back to them they will just replace it?

The accident that happened to me is not Apple's fault, its not a flaw in the product. Plus Apple Care is not world wide, its not an option for everyone.

 

[rui no onna]

I do not understand how Apple Care fixes damaged caused by myself. So if I buy a new phone, go to home, break it with a hammer, give it back to them they will just replace it?

The accident that happened to me is not Apple's fault, its not a flaw in the product. Plus Apple Care is not world wide, its not an option for everyone.

AppleCare+ covers 2 incidents of accidental damage per year with a $50 deductible/fee per incident.

For the Air 4, AC+ costs $3.49/month if you want ongoing coverage. Alas, it's probably too late to get it for your current iPad (has to be within 60 days of original purchase).

 

[MacBH928]

AppleCare+ covers 2 incidents of accidental damage per year with a $50 deductible/fee per incident.

For the Air 4, AC+ costs $3.49/month if you want ongoing coverage. Alas, it's probably too late to get it for your current iPad (has to be within 60 days of original purchase).

yeah I know just wondering how it works

 

[NoBoMac]

Gotta ask: How does it just tip over? I've used Apple folio style-like cases and have not had it face-plant onto something. Only time I've had a flop over happen is in a bed that's not a firm mattress.

If using an iPad on a non-solid surface, might be time to change up the case type. I've used these in the past with iPad Classic models and have been pleased with them. Big solid base that does not tip over even when on a not so solid surface.

(ADD: the referenced case is also nice re: the way they are constructed, I find a bit more comfortable to hold in that can "hang" the iPad off your index finger/full hand and use the thumb for stability)

 

[MacBH928]

Gotta ask: How does it just tip over? I've used Apple folio style-like cases and have not had it face-plant onto something. Only time I've had a flop over happen is in a bed that's not a firm mattress.

If using an iPad on a non-solid surface, might be time to change up the case type. I've used these in the past with iPad Classic models and have been pleased with them. Big solid base that does not tip over even when on a not so solid surface.

(ADD: the referenced case is also nice re: the way they are constructed, I find a bit more comfortable to hold in that can "hang" the iPad off your index finger/full hand and use the thumb for stability)

it was in bed, its my mistake no doubt I am not blaming any one but I would like for it to be sturdier considering it didn't fell from a car window to the ground, it literally just tipped over the dish.

this look like a sturdier case although does not seem as light to move around, I will keep an eye on it if I replace the ipad or get a new one. It is also much cheaper than Apple's case. I wonder about other options

 

[Apple_Robert]

I recommend a good tempered glass screen protector.

 

[MacBH928]

I recommend a good tempered glass screen protector.

i heard of tampered glass, nano ceramic, sapphire ... does using one of these protectors really protect from cracks or just scratches? and do they feel like a thick layer of plastic on the screen?