{"id":3362,"date":"2011-07-16T02:22:20","date_gmt":"2011-07-15T19:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=3362"},"modified":"2011-07-16T02:28:05","modified_gmt":"2011-07-15T19:28:05","slug":"adding-some-dazzle-and-protection-to-your-ipad-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/adding-some-dazzle-and-protection-to-your-ipad-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Some Dazzle and Protection to Your iPad 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">by Lori Cunningham<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3384\" href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/16\/adding-some-dazzle-and-protection-to-your-ipad-2\/13_1_2\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3384\" title=\"The Joy Factory SmartSuit2 iPad 2 cover\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/13_1_2.jpg?resize=211%2C211&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/13_1_2.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/13_1_2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/13_1_2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/13_1_2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you bought a new iPad 2, don&#8217;t be foolish like me and not get a protective case for it.\u00a0 I didn&#8217;t buy the Apple case for my iPad 2.\u00a0 I thought the cover was clever but since I ordered my iPad online, I couldn&#8217;t tell how protective the case was from the picture.\u00a0 Well I learned, any protection is better than no protection!<\/p>\n<p>Within a month, my iPad \u00a0dropped on its corner and it dented.\u00a0 Fortunately, no glass was shattered and it still kept working.\u00a0 Nonetheless, every time I saw the dent, it bummed me out a little.<\/p>\n<p>When the <a title=\"Great iPad accessories\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thejoyfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joy Factory<\/a> sent me their brand new SmartSuit2 iPad 2 cover, I was thrilled.\u00a0 I had the choice of silver or black.\u00a0 When I bought my iPad online, my husband talked me into the black iPad over the white.\u00a0 So you can guess I jumped at the silver to add some more pizzaz to it.\u00a0 The funny thing was when the SmartSuit2 arrived my husband saw it and said, &#8220;too bad they don&#8217;t have it in black.&#8221;\u00a0 LOL!\u00a0 I&#8217;m loving my silver case and it matches well with the Joy Factory Arpeggio silver keyboard I reviewed from the Joy Factory as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>synthetic leather case<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-3385\" href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/16\/adding-some-dazzle-and-protection-to-your-ipad-2\/12_2\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3385\" title=\"The Joy Factory SmartSuit2 iPad 2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/12_2.jpg?resize=210%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/12_2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/12_2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/12_2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2011\/06\/12_2.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>available in black or silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>hard shell on the back to      prevent scratches and protect corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li> think flexible cover on the front<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>wakes up the iPad 2 once you      open the cover and puts it to sleep once you close it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>ultra slim &#8211; only 9.5mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>cover can be folded to help      prop up the iPad or laid flat for easier touchscreen typing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the silver case has a shimmer      to it, looks very cool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the hardshell covers my bent      up corner, so I don&#8217;t see it anymore!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the foldable cover is very      handy to prop your iPad 2 upright either vertically or horizontally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the case is very lightweight      and does not add bulk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>the inside of the case is a      soft suede which protects the touchscreen from scratches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the inside of the silver SmartSuit2 is white and gets dirty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>propping up the iPad 2      horizontally is nice, but it would be easier to use if it could prop up      another inch higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Joy Factory SmartSuit2 sells for $59.95 \u00a0and\u00a0 can be purchased online from <a title=\"Available in silver or black\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thejoyfactory.com\/products\/protection\/smartsuit2-white-silver-for-ipad-2.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Joy Factory<\/a> .\u00a0 See our review on the Joy Factory&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"The Joy Factory makes a great wireless keyboard for the iPad as well.\" href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/16\/got-an-ipad-meet-my-new-favorite-ipad-companion\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arpeggio keyboard<\/a><\/span> and case as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-1589\" href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2010\/12\/25\/random-acts-of-zhu-giving-away-104-zhu-zhu-pets\/wellconnectedmom-logo-mom\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1589\" title=\"WellConnectedMom LOGO MOM\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/a>I know it&#8217;s hard to stomach another $30-$60 to buy an iPad 2 case after you just spent all the money on the iPad 2 itself, but I&#8217;m telling you, it&#8217;s worth it.\u00a0 Tablets by nature are not as durable as their netbook and laptop counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>Because the glass touchscreen is exposed, you need to protect it.\u00a0 Also, the metal used in most touchscreens is soft compared to the plastic found on laptops.\u00a0 The metal can scratch and dent easily, take it from me, I know!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m glad I waited instead of buying the Apple Smart Cover though. \u00a0The Apple polyurethane\u00a0Smart Cover costs $39.00 and the leather one costs $69.00, HOWEVER, neither one of these covers provides protection against the corners or the back from\u00a0scratches\u00a0and bumps. \u00a0And as I&#8217;ve already learned, you need this protection for your iPad. \u00a0Thankfully, the SmartSuit 2 has back and corner protection. \u00a0I am really enjoying the sparkly silver cover and the flexibility of the case to prop my Ipad 2 up.<\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0 The Joy Factory provided me with the SmartSuit2 cover in return for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Lori Cunningham If you bought a new iPad 2, don&#8217;t be foolish like me and not get a protective case for it.\u00a0 I didn&#8217;t buy the Apple case for my iPad 2.\u00a0 I thought the cover was clever but since I ordered my iPad online, I couldn&#8217;t tell how protective the case was from 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