Ipad Case S. Strickland …

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S. Strickland on June 12th, 2010 11:31 am Review by S. Strickland for Rating: This is a good looking option and protective of the iPad. However, it is not compatible with the iPad Keyboard Dock. The case offsets the dock connector too much and it is impossible to plug in. It does seem to fit with the non-keyboard dock though. The push through buttons do work but the rotation lock is rather hard to toggle. The finish quality of the black edge also leaves some to be desired. While it will still function just fine, there are some unsightly marks in the plastic where it wasn’t finished well. If you want to use the keyboard dock, look for a different case. Rating 2 stars since it will protect the ipad well, just leaves a lot to be desired. Had to edit this, after testing, it doesn’t work with either dock. The case is difficult enough to remove that “just take it out of the case to use the dock” won’t quite work. In order to modify the case to fit the dock, you’d have to cut out a rather large chunk of the back which would negate the purpose of having a case on your iPad. The iPad as a device really needs to be propped up on something, like a dock/stand. This case removes all functionality from the 2 Apple dock/stand options. Tim E Robertson on June 12th, 2010 12:23 pm Review by Tim E Robertson for Rating: Apple’s release of the iPad means that many of the biggest selling accessories right now are cases to protect your new addition to the family. With the bewildering number of cases already on the market, [...] reviews over the coming weeks will help you come up with a choice of case that best suits your needs. When you first open your iPad, it feels quite delicate and your first instinct is to want to treat it with kid gloves. Aside from protective films, there isn’t much that can be done to protect the glass front of the iPad. It seems to stay fairly scratch-free as it is. The back casing also needs attention. Being made from aluminum, it’s pretty tough, but none of us wants to see it become marred up and scratched from constant handling or laying your iPad down on various surfaces. Macally’s Metropad Series of iPad cases provide a simple, yet elegant solution to this problem. Macally offers the Metropad cases in four varieties: clear (Metrocpad), clear with silicon grip (Metrolpad), chrome (Metrompad), and black (Metrobpad). I received the three cases you see pictured above, and I find that all three cases provide excellent protection for your iPad in a thin and lightweight package. I’m partial to cases that have a slim profile and don’t take away from the aesthetic beauty of your Apple product. Macally’s Metropad cases do this very well. After using the cases for several days, I’ve found that I prefer the black Metrobpad and the clear Metrocpad over the chrome Metrompad. The Metrompad looks really sharp, but it does get covered in fingerprints relatively quickly. If you don’t mind wiping it off as often as you do your screen, that’s no problem. The Metrobpad looks great too, and the Metrocpad maintains the iPad’s already great looks. The Metrolpad isn’t pictured, but offers a secure silicon grip around the sides of your iPad with a clear plastic back that lets your iPad’s great looks show through. The cases snap on without difficulty and stay on very well. Protection at the iPad’s corners is emphasized, leaving the sides and all controls/ports free to access. When you’re ready to take the case off, the case simply pops off and you’re ready to go. The Metropad cases aren’t going to prevent much major damage if you should drop your iPad from any real height. Not many cases will, for that matter. The cases do a superb job of keeping the back of your iPad clean and scratch-free. Come to think about it, isn’t that the main reason most people buy cases for their electronics? One subtle, yet very useful feature is the four small projections on the back of each Metropad case. This allows you to set your iPad down on a tabletop so it doesn’t rock around, remaining level as you work. The spacing is just right so you can type on your iPad without it tipping. It’s a feature you don’t really appreciate until you try it out and realize how useful it is. Overall, I’m impressed with Macally’s first offerings in the Ipad Case market. They do a great job of protecting your investment, helping you enjoy your iPad well into the future. [...] Review Rating: 9 out of 10 Margaret on June 12th, 2010 1:00 pm Review by Margaret for Rating: I bought a cheap, leather-like folding case when I got my iPad. It was nice but the entire iPad was covered except for the screen. If you have an iPad, you certainly know how beautiful it is and in the case it was just a brown leather cover and a screen. The beauty of it was all hidden. After looking on Amazon, I saw this case and like the idea that the hard construction of the plastic would protect the back but you’d still be able to see it through the frosted backing. The grip material on the edges was an added bonus because I wondered how much it would irritate to be holding the ends of a hard piece of plastic. When I received it, I liked it immediately. The iPad snapped in very securely and the way the black edges of the case blend in with the black border of the iPad makes it seem like it’s part of the iPad. It just looks so great in this case. The edges of the case don’t feel rubbery. They feel a little hard but not uncomfortable at all. I carry it in a netbook sleeve. I wondered if I would miss the folding, book-like case because it’s a lot easier to hold a book by each side when reading and my primary use for the iPad is to read books. So far it hasn’t been a problem because I most often have it on my lap. I got an office supply store copyholder stand which adjusts to many levels of angle and it’s worked out great. John Spahn on June 12th, 2010 1:26 pm Review by John Spahn for Rating: This would not be a recommended product if planning to use the iPad dock or keyboard dock. It will not work with this item installed. J. Skinner on June 12th, 2010 1:38 pm Review by J. Skinner for Rating: This Metrolpad case fits the iPad really well. It’s just the right amount of protection. I’m not worried about the different docks not fitting because we’re using our iPad all around the house and a dock just isn’t in our plans. I do have a stand coming and I think this case and my new stand is all I’m going to need. Jennifer Kang on January 6th, 2011 5:07 am Well I was impressed with the MaCally Ipad Case, however I wanted to see what other iPad cases were out there so I headed to Amazon and Overstock. I did find a impressive assortment of other brands like Otterbox, Incase, Mivizu, Belkin, Speck. I even found some real trendy brands like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Donna Karan and even Issey Miyake. While the assortment is deep and wide, I was still looking for a clean, sophisticated design with an elegant appeal to simplism. After review all the brands, I settled for Mivizu. The have great customer reviews, the product has well design and meaningful layout that serves it’s us and purpose. I found an Ipad Case that delivered on all my requirements, including delivering a great value against some of the other competing brands. The case was a little too much for me. I do like, but I instead choose something a little more minimalist with clean contours and outlines. The biggest drawback with the MaCally case is price itself. Mivizu has an equally shell with EPI technology for half the price. Reply