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Why, hello magical iPad. . .you need some clothes

Posted by Andrea Nadosy on Tue, Apr 20, 2010 @ 07:33 PM
  
  
  

Okay, so it’s been awhile. I’ve been busy. . . busy forgetting that I had a blog that I should update. I think I was waiting for something big to happen. And then I was waiting for another month after that big thing happened to actually write about it.

 

So here’s the big thing: the iPad.

 

The iPad is many things. Actually, it’s everything. It’s your TV, your library, your ‘computer equivalent’, your stereo...and once you start adding in all the apps... In truth, its applicability is hampered only by the creativity of the user. If you don't think it's gamechanging, it's because you haven't thought about it enough. Alright, so now that I've got the obnoxious, condescending part of this post out of the way, I need your help. 

 

The iPad is a lot of things, but here’s what it’s not: protected. If ever there were a device screaming for a protective case, this would be it. So I’ve spent the last two months working on developing one. I’ve got the aesthetics of the cover down, but I’m looking for your advice with the functionality of it. After many meetings with product engineers and manufacturers, I am left with the following quandary: either I can design it to maximize its functionality as a case that can be used as a typing stand or I can design it to maximize its functionality as a case that can be used as a tv/viewing stand.  In order to do both, I would have to sacrifice the simple elegance of the cover and at the same time undermine the pure beauty of the iPad and I’m not willing to make that sacrifice.

 

What would you rather see? A case that facilitates your ability to type on the iPad or a case that serves as a perfectly angled viewing stand? I’m all ears!

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COMMENTS

Actually, I'd rather see covers for the Kindle DX before you make some for the iPad.

posted @ Friday, April 23, 2010 11:58 PM by TJ


Hi TJ,  
I would love to make a DX cover, the problem is that there doesn't seem to be enough demand to make it worthwhile. I'm a very small operation, so I have to pick my projects wisely and only do the ones that I am truly passionate about and I'm passionate about the iPad! :) Andrea

posted @ Sunday, April 25, 2010 5:25 PM by Andrea


I just got an iPad and you are right. It NEEDS something. It's too big to palm (and I'm 6' 2") or stuff in a pocket like a phone, it's too small for the cavernous spaces of either my bike bag or my roller briefcase. I'd say I want a stand first...I have an extra Bluetooth keyboard.

posted @ Thursday, April 29, 2010 8:24 PM by Michael Jantze


I just got the ipad and love it but refuse to take it out of the home until I find a decent case to protect it. I have the Dickens cover for my kindle and would love to have it for my ipad as well. Will you make it Andrea?

posted @ Sunday, May 02, 2010 6:44 AM by Belita Ong


I second the comments on making a cover for the iPad similar to the covers you have for the Kindle 2.  
 
I currently own the Kerouac Cover in Chocolate Brown Leather for my Kindle 2. For the iPad however, Andrea, I think we'll need something more sturdy than the elastic straps that the Kerouac comes with because the iPad is much heavier than the Kindle 2.  
 
We'll need a cover that: 1) opens like a book, 2) that you can slide the iPad into, and 3) while still having full access to the touch screen. 
 
Those are my ideas for now. Hope they help.

posted @ Friday, May 28, 2010 9:26 AM by Jay


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