good topic. I have had one since Christmas, but I keep it in the box since I have not bought one of what seems to be 10,000 covering devices.
Lifeproof. Period.
I have an iLuv case that is similar to a planner case. It zips, and has space for a note pad and business cards. It was $29.
The first one listed here is what I got for my husband.
Its perfect, stands the ipad, flips over so he can put it in his briefcase when he travels and I also got a non glare screen cover which has been on nearly two years with no problems.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AiPad%20cases%20and%20covers&page=1
Without question the Otterbox. I have a lot of friends who work oilfields and they all swear by them. (if you don’t know oilfield work, it is dirty and rough).
http://www.otterbox.com/apple-ipad-cases/apple-ipad-cases,default,sc.html
There is a beast of a case that looks like it is used by the military.... protects against all sorts of drops and knocks. A friend of mine received one with her iPad as she is a bit clumsy. I don’t recall the name of it.... when I find out I will post again.
I have this case and like it a lot!
Make sure to buy a stylus too, you’ll thank me later.
The box it came in as long as you leave it in the box and put the box flat in a desk drawer.
Otter Box Defender Series..... includes a protector for the screen. Most folks just get the plastic sticky screen cover to protect against finger prints etc.
The one I use is a lot like these.
But for the ultimate in protection ($$$), check out Otterbox:
I recommend PixelSkin by Speck.
I also have one for my original iPhone and it looks great.
http://www.speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/pixelskin-for-ipad.html
The one advantage of the Otterbox is a hard plastic cover for the screen when not in use. I see a lot of people with the Otterbox that leave that cover at home.
Im not going to recommend any particular brand, but I suggest two qualities to look for.
1. Multifunctional - don’t just get a cover. Make sure that it can do another thing for you, like act as a keyboard or fold up so it also acts as a stand.
2. Make sure it will do the job of being able to protect your Ipad. Try testing it by dropping a bowling ball onto it, while it’s covering your Ipad and see if it’s protected. If it doesn’t protect it, promptly take the cover back where you bought and get your money back.:)
My iPad enables me to completely take my real estate business full mobile, and I love the iHome case with built in Bluetooth keyboard.
It’s not a case per se but I got the Ghost Armor applied to mine. It’s a clear membrane for front and back (with notched corners to mimic the iPad contours). Fantastic protection from scratches and the biggest advantage is that it repels oils, smears, etc. on the touchscreen.
The Ghost Armor allows the iPad to be the lightweight, immediate-feedback wonder it was intended to be. Obviously travel and/or kids can necessitate a proper case but there is a tradeoff with additional weight. Even with a case I recommend the Ghost Armor - they have kiosks in malls where they will apply the product and use a heater/dryer unit to set it.
