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iPad 2 Back Protection

I just purchased an iPad 2 wifi 32 GB with a black leather Smart Cover. I am a little concerned with the unprotected back portion. Is anyone aware of any protective film or something that can be used to keep it from getting scratches on the metallic back?

thanks

Macbook Pro 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Mar 13, 2011 12:54 PM

32 replies

Mar 13, 2011 10:02 PM in response to dr mac

Just found this for the back...looks good and should do the job in protecting it from scratches! http://www.dodocase.com/collections/accessories/products/bookback-for-ipad2

Mar 17, 2011 8:39 PM in response to dr mac

Don't worry, by the time it gets too scratched up they'll have come out with a new one.

Carol G

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Mar 17, 2011 9:24 PM in response to dr mac

I just got a skin with my university logo on it from skinit.com. It was easy to put on and really seems to protect the back. This is for iPad 1, but it might work for both. If not, I'm sure iPad 2 versions will be coming soon. They have so many designs to personalize your iPad.

sahilio

Level 1

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Mar 17, 2011 9:57 PM in response to Carol G

I recommend the Bodyguardz ipad 2 back over the invisibleshield one...based off reviews.

Dah•veed

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Mar 17, 2011 10:31 PM in response to sahilio

That is the one that I ordered. It is on its way USPS.

Dah•veed

Mar 18, 2011 2:37 PM in response to MACchairman

FYI ... I ALSO ordered and have ALREADY received the back shield from Ghost Armor http://www.ghost-armor.com/ ... I just applied it and it seems to be great! It went on really easily and smoothly! It's drying as I type and it doesn't seem to be drying with that "orange peel" texture! Has anyone else ever tried the Ghost Armor brand?!

I'm going to ultimately be using my Smart Cover, the iVisor for IP2 (if and when it ever comes out) and one of my back shields!

Dave_K.

Level 3

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Mar 18, 2011 2:54 PM in response to HuskieN

HuskieN wrote:
The Zagg InvisibleShield will work great for you.

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-ipad-2-cases-screen-protectors-covers- skins-shields.php

-HuskieN

Wow I thought that would be the one for me but watching the installation video and now I'm not so sure. Having to leave the iPad turned off for 12-24 hours after installation to allow the adhesive to cure? Yikes- kinda scary!
http://www.zagg.com/support/installvideo.php#ipad

Dave

dlg_az

Level 2

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Mar 18, 2011 2:55 PM in response to arrington grey

Bestskinsever.com carries a wide range of protective skins for reasonable prices. They specialize in Apple products, but also have them for other devices. It's the only brand I use nowadays on all my gadgets.

Mar 18, 2011 3:12 PM in response to Dave_K.

Dave ... they have installation locations that'll completely install it for you ... check their site for locals!

Mar 18, 2011 3:13 PM in response to MACchairman

Also Best Buy if they have them in stalk will also install them for you ... it's like 10 bucks for the install PLUS whatever the shield costs in store!

Mar 26, 2011 9:02 PM in response to dr mac

Just got anti glare/matte screen for front and ishieldz for back of my iPad 2 at the iplayntalk kiosk at San Diego Fashion Valley today. Perfect combo for me to protect unit and still be able to view while outside on vacation.

Mar 27, 2011 4:35 PM in response to Merged Content 1

So far, I haven't seen anything from Zagg or anyone else that beats the Power Support screens, either the normal or matte versions.

As shown with the iPad 1st gen, they will have the iPad 2 versions available fairly soon, so I'm just being careful with mine until then.

Lizzie03

Level 1

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Apr 1, 2011 7:17 AM in response to bremcoldfire

I personally like the screen protectors SGP makes over Power Support, but that's just me.

http://www.sgpstore.com/

Apr 1, 2011 9:43 AM in response to dr mac

There are also a few cases out there that work with the smart cover. Marware, The Joy Factory, XGear Live and Enki all have come out with cases, if you wanted to go that route.

bunk009

Level 1

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Apr 3, 2011 11:48 AM in response to hurley8604

I have had a lot of success with products from the Joy Factory.

I recently ordered this:

http://www.thejoyfactory.com/page/ipad2/smartfit2-41.html

Since they are not shipping until April 14, they included the screen protectors for free...

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