iPad case/cover idea? (full size)

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I just got a full size iPad, 10th Gen.

It will get daily home use, and occasional airplane use.

Anyone have a protective case or cover they can recommend?
 
Mine is old enough that I don’t remember where I got it, and it seems to have no markings indicating who made it

But I went with a white one in the hopes it might help the iPad stay cooler.

Don’t know if it mattered. On sunny days, it still overheats constantly in the plane.
 
I always just go on amazon and get something minimalist that covers the back and sides, as far as I can tell the cheap ones work just as well as the expensive ones. I've never broken a phone or ipad.... other people seem very prone to it. IDK what the magic is, I drop it all the time it just never hurts anything.
 
GaryM said:
Mine is old enough that I don’t remember where I got it, and it seems to have no markings indicating who made it

But I went with a white one in the hopes it might help the iPad stay cooler.

Don’t know if it mattered. On sunny days, it still overheats constantly in the plane.
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A cover is like a blanket and will prevent it from shedding heat.

You might want to try drilling numerous holes in the back to let it breathe, Apple uses the back as a heat sink,
 
MooneyDriver78 said:
A cover is like a blanket and will prevent it from shedding heat.

You might want to try drilling numerous holes in the back to let it breathe, Apple uses the back as a heat sink,
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I've noticed a few cases have ventilation or perforation holes on the back side.

I like the idea of just a skirt that goes around the edges to protect the corners in case of a drop, but I don't think I've seen anything like that.
 
MooneyDriver78 said:
A cover is like a blanket and will prevent it from shedding heat.

You might want to try drilling numerous holes in the back to let it breathe, Apple uses the back as a heat sink,
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Worth a shot. For anything but a short flight I have some cut down chopsticks that I can slide between the case and iPad to create a small air gap. It may help a little.
 
Matthew said:
I've noticed a few cases have ventilation or perforation holes on the back side.

I like the idea of just a skirt that goes around the edges to protect the corners in case of a drop, but I don't think I've seen anything like that.
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Yeah, I like that idea too, get yourself a cheap one and cut the back out of it. Leave enough plastic to maintain its rigidity.
 
MooneyDriver78 said:
Yeah, I like that idea too, get yourself a cheap one and cut the back out of it. Leave enough plastic to maintain its rigidity.
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That’s a good idea.

Seems like a lot of cases use the back as stand. I’d like something that fits around the outer edge that protects the corners, gives you something for a better grip, and prevents sliding around.

So maybe one of this silicone type cases. Then I can look at cutting out most of the back and leave enough to keep the edges pulled tight.
 
I use the Apple magnetic cover fits well in a ram mount.
 
Matthew said:
I like the idea of just a skirt that goes around the edges to protect the corners in case of a drop, but I don't think I've seen anything like that.
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I have wondered about using rubber U channel... or laminating some rubber triangles to make chunky corner protectors... or cutting a notch out of a racquetball...
 
GeorgeC said:
I have wondered about using rubber U channel... or laminating some rubber triangles to make chunky corner protectors... or cutting a notch out of a racquetball...
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That corner touch button and the volume buttons need to be accessible. But I’ve been thinking similar.

I’m probably going to get one of those simple flip covers that doubles as a stand. Some of them have a snap-in type of fit. The camera sticks out about a mm.

Since this will be used likely 99% at home and 1% flying, a flip case will be fine.

I really am digging the larger size for AvareX and FltPlanGo. My old Android tablet was great for a very long time and fit well in the 172 in a RAM suction cup mount. But being able to see a full size approach plate is looking pretty handy. I’m doing an easy night XC next week and I’ll probably file so I can see how we’ll this is going to work.
 
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Matthew said:
I’m probably going to get one of those simple flip covers that doubles as a stand. Some of them have a snap-in type of fit. The camera sticks out about a mm.
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I have one of these. My sister's dog has no manners and knocked the iPad out of my hand when getting out of my truck. Corner of the iPad hit the asphalt. Was expecting it to be shattered, looked like new.
 
Follow up:

I ended up with this:

us.targus.com

VersaVu® Case for iPad® (10th gen.) 10.9-inch (Black) | Targus

VersaVu® Case for iPad® (10th gen.) 10.9-inch (Black) (THZ935GL) delivers smooth 360° rotation, provides military-grade drop protection and is offered in different colors.
us.targus.com us.targus.com

There are probably cheaper alternatives. I don’t remember what I paid.

I’ve used it in flight several time and found an interesting feature, probably never intended.

Because of the way the cover articulates and the way the snap-in protective case rotates, it can be used as a kneeboard. I open the cover, wrap it over my leg, and tuck the end under my thigh. The iPad then sits on the top of my leg, like a kneeboard, and can be rotated for better viewing. It can’t be tilted ip, though. So my everyday kneeboard straps to my right leg and the iPad case is secured well enough to my left leg. It works for me.
 
Checkout_my_Six said:
my iPad mostly sits on my desk to view TV and YouTubes. But when I fly it comes out of the case and goes into a ram mount. My case is minimal and has a stand for viewing.
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I have the full sized iPad. My Android was always clamped into my Ram mount, but the new tablet is too large.
 
I have used the Zagg Rugged Book Keyboard for quite a few years.
www.zagg.com

Rugged Book Apple iPad 10.9" (Gen 10)

ZAGG Brands creates tech accessories that fit your lifestyle—screen protection, tablet and iPad keyboards, power banks, protective smartphone and iPhone cases, and more. Free shipping where available.
www.zagg.com www.zagg.com

Have never broken an Ipad other than abusing the cable and damaging the connector (yanking on the cable while still plugged in).

I use the Keyboard a lot since I use the Ipad a lot more than just flying. A lot of it is pulling up documentation, manuals, Scheduling, and taking notes for Flight instruction.
I like that the Keyboard only need to be charged about twice per year.

It is a bit bulky but protects the ipad very well.
They might still have the 40% Cyber Monday sale going on.

Brian
CFIG/aSEL
 
Matthew said:
I like the idea of just a skirt that goes around the edges to protect the corners in case of a drop, but I don't think I've seen anything like that.
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Do you have a 3D printer? Plenty of existing designs out there.

My case for my iPhone pretty much wore out and I didn't feel like buying another one, so off to yeggi.com to search. Found a couple different ones I liked, and printed them both out of black TPU. I don't have a lot of experience with TPU yet so I don't have things particularly dialed in, but it turned out well enough anyhow. Total cost, about 80 cents worth of filament and electricity.
 
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