I love Speck cases

[jesse_the_k]

I’m really good at dropping my iThings, and that’s why I buy Speck cases. I have dropped both these devices on tile floors uncountable times. No damage. Worth every penny. (I went cheap for my iPod Touch case a long time ago, and shattered the glass within two weeks.)

My iPad has been cradled in a Speck Balance Folio since the day I got it. In fact, I waited until Speck made a case for the 2019 iPad mini before I purchased the tablet. (I’ll admit that case 1 got super sloppy after 12 months so it’s in its second case.)

My iPhone is in a Presidio Grip case that’s indigo with hot pink highlights. MyGuy carefully razored off enough highlights to fit my PopSocket on to the back.

This post brought to you with no affiliate links, but having just sailed my iPad out of my fingers and eight feet across the dining room face down on the floor.

Comments

pretty cases are everything

[esteefee]

the folio looks very pretty. I can't be trusted with anything less than an Otterbox type deal on my phone (I've been known to punt a phone across a room) but I like to hand-design my tough cases on zazzle:

Re: pretty cases are everything

[jesse_the_k]

THAT'S TOTALLY AMAZING!

Re: pretty cases are everything

[esteefee]

Thanks. It was fun making it...they have a cool design program, very accurate.

[firecat]

I still buy Speck cases (I have the exact same one as you for my iPhone), but I haven't forgiven them for stopping making the iPad one with a handle on the back that you saw me use at Wiscon.

That was a hell of a wonderful case

[jesse_the_k]

...and I'm still reeling from the loss of the exquisite Twelve South iPad mini case that came with a truly comfortable 360° rotating handle which also served as a prop. Can't find a pic anymore -- I think it was last manufactured in 2010.

Great ideas come ... and then they go.

[j00j]

Nice! I also have a Speck balance for my iPad. Less worry, also more standy-uppy options so I don't have to aggravate my RSI (which is normally fine but then *gestures at new nearly all virtual existence*)

[jesse_the_k]

More stands-uppy options is another plus!

This seems like a good time to explore voice control and yet I’m not. Huh. I bet the comfort of the familiar is at work.

[replyhazy]

Was very sad that I could not get a speck case for my Moto phone.

[jesse_the_k]

No fair.

[tarasacon]

oh thank you thank you thank you. I am a lifelong klutz and my handed-down-to-me iPad already has a minute crack across the screen, making me terrified to use it, but it’s also my only internet access. But previous research into cases gave very conflicting reviews.

So glad to be of use!

[jesse_the_k]

...I think they're worth the investment -- ~US$50, often available from Best Buy. Be sure to get the exact fit: the back of the case snugs tight against your tablet. The wonderful thing is the sides of the case are slightly deeper than the iPad's. When you drop your tablet face down, these higher sides take the brunt of the drop, protecting the screen.