Which cover? Choices... choices...

It's a tricky decision but we'd like to leave it up to students and parents to personalise your iPad within your own budget and considering your own needs and tastes. This question is covered in the FAQ document but here are a few more options to consider...

The "Fold-away"

Cost: $12.00 from an eBay store

• Protects screen and iPad back
• Can be folded to stand iPad two ways: vertically for display, or slightly raised for ergonomic use of keyboard
• Attractive leather-look finish which is easy to keep clean
• Good clearance for camera
• Easy to hold in one hand for camera use
• iPad fits snugly inside envelope fold which means it is not likely to slip out
• Magnets in the case switch screen on and off when opening and closing cover

Stands vertically

Raised for typing

Can hold with one hand for camera use

Large hole so camera is not obscured

The "Keyboard" Case

Cost: around $70 from an eBay store

• Includes keyboard to increase typing speed
• Hard aluminium does not absorb shock if iPad is dropped
• Hinges may loosen with excessive use

iPad fits into case above hinged keyboard 

Allows typing with actual keys

There are many, many keyboard cases on the market but they can be very expensive.

Thanks very much to Paula C, who uses the Trident KRAKEN case at her school, we know this model also comes highly recommended.  Check it out on Spectronics. The Kraken costs around $90. It is recommended for young children as it offers excellent protection of the back and edges of the iPad while still allowing access to the camera, controls, microphone and speakers. 

The KRAKEN offers 3 layers of protection.
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There are lots more cases to check out on Spectronics  as well.  It's worth a look at the website.

Please use the comments below to make your own recommendations if you have been using a particular cover that you would like to share.

Remember, the cover does not need to cost a lot to be functional and do the job. We will have keyboards available at school if your child ever needs to do large amounts of typing so a keyboard is certainly NOT essential. Your child will quickly become accustomed to the onscreen keyboard and this is quite adequate for the volume of typing they will need to do. Your main aim is to protect the iPad from accidental damage.

Here's one last pic for your enjoyment...

The "Retro"

• for a little nostalgia! (ha ha)

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