This is what I am looking for - can you help?

[Multibeast]

Looking for a case that has the following:

- able to watch / use both in portrait and landscape :ipad-movie: & :ipad-front:
- casing so that the screen is protected
- ability to type ala this :ipad-keyboard:
- nice form factor. something that looks professional for meetings
- ideally around (or less than) $50

like what the Apple case can do in terms of functionality, but looks too flimsy to me.

Thanks in advance.

 

[iPadCharlie]

For that price, the iPad case is probably your best bet. It may look "flimsy", but I have been using it for several months and it is holding up quite well. It does not have any screen protection (and I seriously doubt you will find any case that has a built-in screen protector at your price point), but I have a Zagg front protector - $14.99 @ Amazon.

 

[Multibeast]

would still be open to some suggestions outside of that price range or other opinions.

 

[prodmktg]

InCase

I picked up the Incase at the Atlanta Apple store. I'm a road warrior and killed my first iPad within a week. The guy at the Apple store recommended the Incase as the most protective case they carried. It's professional looking - leatherette. Stand for landscape mode viewing and typing - with 3 positions. Ive had it a few months now and like it a lot. And I havent had to replace a broken iPad again!

 

[prodmktg]

Incase

To clarify, its an Incase Convertible Book Jacket. Retails for $59.

 

[tzimisce]

would still be open to some suggestions outside of that price range or other opinions.

How about something like these?

- iPad Stand Case in Black Vegan Leather by MyGreenMonkeyDesigns
- Vegan Snakeskin iPad Stand Case by MyGreenMonkeyDesigns on Etsy

The one I use comes from a different vendor (but unfortunately also a different price range):

- Oberon Design Shopping Cart

 

[ArthurIhde]

the Incase Convertible Book Jacket is for you

 

[iPadCharlie]

The case is just the standard case that Apple sells --

Apple iPad Case - Apple Store (U.S.)

The $14.99 price is for the Zagg front protector, not for the case.

 

[gentlefury]

You described the Apple Case! Go collect your prize!

I have one on my iPad and my gfs and it is great...nothing at all flimsy about it. As for screen protection...it is reinforced glass...unless you are storing it in a toolbox you have no need to "protect" it. Don't throw diamonds at it repeatedly or drop it out of a moving vehicle and it should be ok

 

[iPadCharlie]

Don't throw diamonds at it repeatedly or drop it out of a moving vehicle and it should be ok

And definitely do not use it as a fly swatter!!!

(Darn! I knew I should have saved that video!)

 

[gentlefury]

Don't throw diamonds at it repeatedly or drop it out of a moving vehicle and it should be ok

And definitely do not use it as a fly swatter!!!

(Darn! I knew I should have saved that video!)

[ame=http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/8a3000125f/newsday-ipad-app-commercial]Newsday iPad app commercial from brown331[/ame]

 

[iPadCharlie]

Fabulous! I saved it that time!