I wonder if using a skin on the back would interfere with the magnets.

 

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/ACC/TB0350

This is what I use. High quality products and made in the USA too!!!

I also use this bag:

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/200/TB0222

 

Thanks Monkeyluis for the suggestions & link. Made in USA. That's wonderful.

 

This site has some cool looking cases:

http://www.dodocase.com/

 

If anyone has a slin on the back of their ipad 2, or screensaver, does it interfear with the magnets?

Vicki

 

I intend to use a DecalGirl skin for the back. I absolutely love the composition notebook skin. I probably won't put it on the front, but it's a good protection against scratches.

 

I have used the zagg protectors for front and back.

 

Skin is probably easiest--though someone did mention on another site that the back is is aluminum as it's basically a heat sink to move heat away from the inside.  I've not noticed mine getting even remotely warm yet though.

Personally I'm (for now) just going with a smart cover and bought a $13 10.2" netbook neoprene sleeve at Target (made by Tuari) that protects the back when it my bag etc.  Also, when using it in public I'll set the iPad on top the empty sleeve rather than on the table at the coffee shop etc. 

 

I have been researching clear skins for the back of my new Ipad. After contacting bestskinsever and bodyguardz, I was assured the skins will work with the smart cover. I was wondering is anyone has used bestskinsever on their Ipad. They are much cheaper than the other companies out there.

Vicki

 

I've pre-ordered this Marware case:

http://www.marware.com/ipad-kindle-cases-and-covers/ipad-2-cases/microshell-ipad-2-case

It's a shell that protects the back of the Ipad, and let's you use the Apple smart cover. In response to an e-mail, Marware told me they expect these to ship the first week in April. Hoping it will work out. I've got the smart cover and hope to have my Ipad next Tue.

 

I ordered a Decalgirl skin for the back too.  I probably won't use the front piece either. 

 

I also ordered a Decalgirl skin for the back. I haven't decided whether I'll use the front piece.

 

I've pre-ordered this Marware case:

http://www.marware.com/ipad-kindle-cases-and-covers/ipad-2-cases/microshell-ipad-2-case

It's a shell that protects the back of the Ipad, and let's you use the Apple smart cover. In response to an e-mail, Marware told me they expect these to ship the first week in April. Hoping it will work out. I've got the smart cover and hope to have my Ipad next Tue.

kschles - Thanks for posting about this case. I may try that myself along with a Smart Cover. Perhaps you can post a review of the case once you get it. The one question I have right now is whether you can use the Smart Cover folding stand options with this case, but it looks like you probably can.

I do have to say, I think it's a little silly that you now have to buy the front part of your iPad cover and the back part separately!

 

Case-Mate has this clear armor protector for the front and back. I like the looks of it. They will be making if the the iPad2 soon.

http://www.case-mate.com/Apple-iPad-Cases/Case-Mate-iPad-Clear-Armor.asp

 

I do have to say, I think it's a little silly that you now have to buy the front part of your iPad cover and the back part separately!

Not everyone wants a back protector or full case. I love the thin design and want to keep it as thin and light as possible. I'm also not anal about scratches on the back etc. So I LOVE the smart cover for being so thin and light and easy to remove if I want to use the device naked. I briefly considered a skin for the back but decided I don't care enough about getting some scuffs or scratches back there to bother as I don't plan on reselling the unit. I'll use it for 2 or 3 years and give it to a friend of family member when I upgrade to whatever assuming it's still working fine.

There will be plenty of full cases out from 3rd parties in the coming weeks for those who want them rather than the smart cover and some other option for the back.

 

mooshie78 - Sorry - I should have added "for those who do want a full cover" to my statement. I didn't mean to imply that that should be everyone's choice!

 

Well, my statement still stands.

You don't have to buy a front and back protector separately.  There are an array of full cases coming out from companies other than Apple.

 

I know - I meant the whole thing sort of tongue in cheek. I've looked at several cases online today and there will be plenty more coming out. It will be interesting to see what I eventually decide on.

 

Heather, did you buy an iPad2? If so, besides the skin, did you order a smart cover? What else are you getting? Did you get back your iPad1?

 

You could always use duct tape to cover the back.

 

I like the idea of the back cover by Marware, but don't want black. If anyone else sees an option like this with different colors available, please let me know. Thanks!

 

I just ordered the back-only skin from bestskinsever.com. I am very careful with my iPad and want to carry it more often in my purse, so I am looking for the least amount of weight. Hopefully this skin, along with my smart cover, will do the trick. I am not worried about drop protection, just scratches. For any trip, I have the Reiko faux leather sleeve that will hold the iPad2 and smart cover. I did see some cute netbook sleeves that would work at TJ Maxx last night for $9.99. But I should be good for now!

 

I just ordered the back-only skin from bestskinsever.com.

I was looking at the same thing from case-mate. This is $8 cheaper. Let us know how it fits on the iPad.

 

I just ordered the back-only skin from bestskinsever.com. I am very careful with my iPad and want to carry it more often in my purse, so I am looking for the least amount of weight. Hopefully this skin, along with my smart cover, will do the trick. I am not worried about drop protection, just scratches. For any trip, I have the Reiko faux leather sleeve that will hold the iPad2 and smart cover. I did see some cute netbook sleeves that would work at TJ Maxx last night for $9.99. But I should be good for now!

I'm also concerned with weight. Most of my purses will accommodate my iPad, but I don't want to add too much weight or bulk.

 

I bought a Smart Cover for my iPad and have a Gelaskin on the back of it (not sure if I'll put the skin on the front -- loving the white front on mine).  Gelaskins announced that the skin doesn't interfere with the magnets in the Smart Cover, and it doesn't at all.  And the skin is very durable, and I think a bit higher quality than DecalGirl (I've had both).