iPad care issues - Page 2

JSWolf · 05-08-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiron

Those looks really nice, but before i get one (and the Ipad

) i want to know if Oberondesign.com will release a cover for the Ipad

$75 for a case for a 6" reader. I can just imagine the price for an iPad sized case.

Fat Abe · 05-08-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Have you checked to see whether accidental breaking is covered by your home contents insurance? In the UK, at least, it very often is.

Homeowner's insurance usually has a deductible, nominally $100 or more.

The best strategy is to use a charge card, such as American Express, for the purchase. It includes a free 90 day accidental damage reimbursement policy:

"Embedded Protection - Just use your Card and Purchase Protection protects eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.

Worldwide Coverage - Coverage includes eligible purchases made worldwide with the Card, including gifts purchased for others.

Fine Print: Coverage is limited to up to $1,000 per Occurrence, up to $50,000 per Cardmember account per policy year, and is in EXCESS of other sources of indemnity."

More information can be found at americanexpress.com. The above policy is available to US cardholders.

scottjl · 05-08-2010, 09:58 PM

Visa and MasterCard have similar protection plans.. Like Abe said, check your card policy.

cavi · 05-09-2010, 01:39 AM

Great idea as I did use my Amex

lilman · 05-09-2010, 07:42 AM

Amex also adds one year to the standard apple care warranty. So if you have any problems after the first year that would have been covered by apple care, you can file a claim with Amex.

Don't know about similar programs with other cards.

drofgnal · 05-09-2010, 08:37 AM

I've reported this in couple of threads.

Go to office depot, get a netbook case. They are the soft neoprene cases. I bought one for 19 bucks. Its like a minature laptop case. They also have the neoprene sleeves even cheaper, as cheap as 12 dollars. They are the same as many of the third part items sold at the apple store or other places except they don't have ipad in the items title and don't cost 30+.

I also have the apple case. I put it and the ipad inside of the netbook case when I leave the house.

Its hit and miss at the apple store finding one. I have an apple store 5 minutes from work and went by every day at lunch until I got one. I was really lucky, happened on the second day.

scottjl · 05-09-2010, 09:19 AM

cases are great for transporting but aren't going to help when you're walking around the house using your iPad, holding it in one hand. even a nice neoprene case isn't going to protect that large glass screen if it hits the corner of a coffee table. the glass apple uses isn't safety or tempered either, so if it breaks be prepared for lots of shards.

drofgnal · 05-09-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjl

cases are great for transporting

I think that is what I said, 'when I leave the house'. I have to trust the apple case in the house. I wish it had a clasp to keep it closed.

DixieGal · 05-10-2010, 12:31 PM

Seriously folks, it's small. For transport, I have a tin that Revlon makeup came in, glue-sticked in some bubble wrap and a sheet of foam, and it fits perfectly in my purse/laptop bag. The thick silicone skin keeps it steady when carrying it in my hand.

Think in terms of wooden Bible boxes, tins, Rubbermaid. Add some padding and you have a good sturdy box for it to go into a backpack or purse.

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05-08-2010, 09:58 PM	#18
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	Visa and MasterCard have similar protection plans.. Like Abe said, check your card policy.

05-09-2010, 01:39 AM	#19
cavi Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 580 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: prs600	Great idea as I did use my Amex

05-09-2010, 07:42 AM	#20
lilman Addict Posts: 326 Karma: 960 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida, US Device: Kindle DX, iPad	Amex also adds one year to the standard apple care warranty. So if you have any problems after the first year that would have been covered by apple care, you can file a claim with Amex. Don't know about similar programs with other cards.

05-09-2010, 08:37 AM	#21
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,400 Karma: 10519918 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I've reported this in couple of threads. Go to office depot, get a netbook case. They are the soft neoprene cases. I bought one for 19 bucks. Its like a minature laptop case. They also have the neoprene sleeves even cheaper, as cheap as 12 dollars. They are the same as many of the third part items sold at the apple store or other places except they don't have ipad in the items title and don't cost 30+. I also have the apple case. I put it and the ipad inside of the netbook case when I leave the house. Its hit and miss at the apple store finding one. I have an apple store 5 minutes from work and went by every day at lunch until I got one. I was really lucky, happened on the second day.

05-09-2010, 09:19 AM	#22
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	cases are great for transporting but aren't going to help when you're walking around the house using your iPad, holding it in one hand. even a nice neoprene case isn't going to protect that large glass screen if it hits the corner of a coffee table. the glass apple uses isn't safety or tempered either, so if it breaks be prepared for lots of shards.

05-10-2010, 12:31 PM	#24
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Seriously folks, it's small. For transport, I have a tin that Revlon makeup came in, glue-sticked in some bubble wrap and a sheet of foam, and it fits perfectly in my purse/laptop bag. The thick silicone skin keeps it steady when carrying it in my hand. Think in terms of wooden Bible boxes, tins, Rubbermaid. Add some padding and you have a good sturdy box for it to go into a backpack or purse.