Ten years ago, when Steve Jobs introduced the iPad, he was faced with the challenge of introducing not only a new product, but a new category of portable devices, sized between the Mac and iPhone.
Jobs’ prediction was accurate. $300,000 iPads were sold within the first week, and today they are still one of our best sellers. Ideal for traveling, reading e-books, and even classroom learning, iPads are the perfect mobile device.
Except for one thing.
iPads are composed of glass and metals, which as a whole are notoriously fragile. When traveling with a device, it’s easy for accidents to happen. You drop the iPad, it gets scratched by something in your bag, the list goes on. Because there aren’t any predictions of there being a life-proof version of the iPad being released in the near future, using durable and quality protective gear is critical.
The following is a list of our top 3 protective accessories for iPads, based on durability, reputation, and design.
Urban Armour Gear iPad Case
Urban Armour Gear makes heavy-duty cases with impact resistant soft cores. We’d recommend this case for anyone, but it’s especially good for those who travel, and families with children. These cases have excellent, tactile grip, so it’s much less likely to slip out of your hands (or your little one’s).
LOGIIX Phantom Glass HD
This one is a personal favourite of our staff. The Phantom Glass protector is made with anti-shatter tempered glass, meaning two things: it will never break, and it is exceptionally clear. The screen is almost invisible, making for a sleek look on any iPad. Plus, its outer layer of coating is designed to repel oil from skin to keep the screen looking clean.
AppleCare+
We’ve never experienced a customer be disappointed that they purchased AppleCare+. For $99, Apple certified techs, like the Altair staff, will repair your damaged iPad for only $49. AppleCare+ covers accidental damage too. So if you ever accidentally drop your iPad in the pool, or run over it with the car, it’s still protected!
You can find all of these necessities at Altair Electronics in our Kingston and Belleville locations.