Many schools are now deploying iPads to students, requiring useful and durable cases to protect their investment in these useful but fragile devices. Case manufacturer UZBL thinks it has the perfect cases for schools and other large organizations, so we took a look to at three of the company’s iPad cases to see they provide the right balance of protection and portability for students and regular iPad owners alike.
The Retina iPad mini Display Falls Short on Color Reproduction
Apple advertised that the new iPad mini with Retina Display offered all of the advantages of the larger iPad Air in a smaller package. While that is mostly true, early reviews of the new mini reveal that it has noticeably poorer color reproduction than the Air and other competing tablets.
The Apple October Event Rundown
Apple had a ton of announcements today, including iPads, MacBooks, desktops, operating systems, and software. Get the full rundown of the key information.
Bloomberg: Apple May Also Update iPad at September Event
It’s clear that Apple’s upcoming event on September 10th will include updates to the company’s iPhone hardware and iOS software, but Bloomberg suggested Wednesday that the iPad may see an update as well. In an article about Apple opening its first Tokyo retail store since 2005, the news organization’s sources reportedly outlined Apple’s plans for next month: The Cupertino, California-based company plans to introduce new versions of its phone and tablet at a Sept. 10 event, a person familiar with…
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Twelve South HiRise for iPhone 5 and iPad mini
Many iDevice users know the value of having an easy way to charge and access their iPhones, iPods, and iPads while at their desks, and a huge segment of the mobile accessory market is dedicated to addressing this scenario. There are lots of desktop iDevice docks and stands that charge your device; there are lots that simply hold it in a useful position; and there are some that easily accommodate iDevices housed in third party cases. The new HiRise for…
A Balance of Form & Function: NewerTech NuGuard KX for iPad mini
iDevices are expensive, relatively fragile, and highly portable, a mix that often results in heartache and tears as owners scrape the remains of their go-to mobile device from the pavement. Unsurprisingly, many companies sought to address this reality with the creation of ultra-protective, tough cases that claim to keep our precious devices safe from all manner of physical trauma. Some companies, such as OtterBox, take this mission to the extreme. They provide incredibly durable cases that do indeed protect iPhones…
NewerTech GripStand mini & GripBase Bundle from OWC
iPads are inherently portable devices; thin and light, they allow users to get work done and consume content almost anywhere. But iPads are also very useful in more stationary setups. Apps enable users to use the iPad as a secondary display for their Mac or PC, and the wide variety of iOS applications can make the iPad a great desktop companion for keeping tabs on email, weather, stocks, or virtually any other bit of information. It is toward this second…