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Official Apple iPad case review

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Welcome from my car in a very wet location somewhere on the south UK coastline! For my latest review I’ve left my comfy office behind and decided to complete my review armed only with my iPad and iPhone, a chance to see how portable computing fares with an iPad and get thoughts on the Apple iPad case to you all. (Look out for a write up soon on using the iPad on the road.)

It’s time to take a look at the official Apple iPad case, it comes nicely package as all Apple products do in the now standard white box. Inside the case itself is safely wrapped in the cellophane, there are some simple instructions on the cellophane referencing how to insert and ‘lock in’ your iPad.


The material is something I’ve not seen before, its almost like a wetsuit material, that gives the impression that it will wipe clean easily if you ever put it on messy surface. The edges where the material is bonded does seem a little sharp due to how thin the material is, it’s not terrible and does offer some extra side impact protection for your iPad. Some people will not like this edging, however it’s fine for me.

Installing the iPad into the case is a tight fit, the material does have some elastic properties which allows a very snug fit, the entrance where you slide your iPad in has a generous flap which you fold over and under the iPads edge to effectively lock it in place. This is a great idea that vie not seen on any other cases, and having had one iPad slip out of a case I’m very please to see this feature.

Once installed the cover closes nicely, you do however need to ensure the flap is well tucked in or your cover will not close correctly. The case cover seems a little lightweight but should offer ample protection when closed in your bag. The Apple symbol is a nice touch if your an Apple fan like me, or it’s a horrible addition if you prefer to say ‘i’m a PC’ which makes me wonder why you’d buy an iPad in the first place! ;)

On the rear of the case there is a moulding to allow you tuck the stand cover in to create a stand, either at a 90 degree angle for viewing video or a 30 degree angle for typing. The 90 degree angle is not the most stable position but it does work. The 30 degree typing angle is excellent, the angle is just right for any considerable typing, like this review!


As you’d expect from an Apple product the build quality is excellent, and all switches and buttons line up very well, none are out of line and hampered in their operation.

Conclusion
I like the case a great deal, it does not offer any extra pockets or gimmicks but it does protect your iPad well. The price is a little expensive at £30, but it is of good quality. This will be the case I keep on my iPad for the foreseeable future, until I get to try out Happy Owls Clutch if it ever gets released.

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Great price on this case currently at Amazon!