I just ordered my iPad 3. Now I'm on the hunt for a case. I've found one that I like but it's not available yet, but there are loads out there for the iPad 2. Will the iPad 2 case work/fit the new iPad 3? Are the size specs the same?
Thanks!
The side by side specs are here - http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/
New one is a little thicker (9.4mm versus 8.8mm on the iPad2), so ridig cases may be a problem. A soft case (neoprene slip case or sleeve?) I would think should fit both.
The "new" iPad is the same height and length, but 0.6 mm thicker. Also a little heavier, and it's not sure yet whether there is any change to the amount of curve on the back. And while the pics look identical, it's possible there are slight changes in locations of the switches, mic & speakers, camera, etc. So a soft, flexible case (leather, etc) should be fine, but some of the hard form-fitting cases may not fit as well... and it's possible that some of the holes won't match.
My recommendation: buy a fairly sturdy but cheap iPad2 case, a soft one, and then keep an eye out for the manufacturers to develop cases that are custom for the newPad. Nobody has built one yet for the newPad, they're just relying on it being similar enough to the iPad2 to market them for both.
The new iPad is slightly thicker (0.6mm I think), but I think that the other two dimensions are the same.
The Apple Store defines the smart cover as compatible with both iPads.
Will and iPad 2 case work with the iPad 3?
