Best case? Screen cover advised?

There's probably hundreds of cases. - some very rugged, some leather, some faux leather, some cloth, some with bluetooth keyboards, some cheap, some expensive, colors, some for iPad 1, 2, or, 3, or 4, iPad Mini, etc. You need to specify your desires. Do a Google search using "iPad (specify model) cases".

For my iPad 2, I bought an Adesso case/keyboard model WKB-2000CD http://www.adesso.com/en/component/content/article/49-coming-soon/455-wkb-2000cd .html Works great & looks good. The keyboard is easier to use than Apple's on-screen keyboard. Do a Google search using the model number to get the best price. About the same price as Apple's covers & it covers the whole iPad. Although the new iPad is slightly thicker, it should fit this case.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

Ann130 wrote:

At the store, screen protectors were on display with the cases - are these a good idea?

I recommend if small kids are going to use it. You never know what they might drag across the screen.

Check the A# at the bottom back of the iPad. Then look at this link for model.

Identifying iPad models

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar22kH-D8TE

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Questions: He prefers magnetic closures, but I read that they can do damage - your take?

The Apple Smart Cover has magnets. Magnets cause no problems on iPad operation. The cover I bought has magnets to turn the iPad Off when closed.

Questions: One comment mentions the importance of rubber corner protectors – do you agree?

Provides added protection in case you drop the iPad

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Hello - i am new to the ipad and recently retired also. Love my ipad. I originally got a cheaper cover. I then got an Apple Smart Cover and like it better. I like that it wakes it up when you raise the lid vs having to slide to unlock. Didnt know the magnet could damage the Ipad! The edge of the Smart Cover has a vinyl edge that surrounds the Ipad and the inside cover is a soft suede kinda fabric.

Yeah, i noticed that after I had posted, good news. I use my ipad for a computer since my laptop died. Plus i read a lot of ibooks. I also have Numbers on it and keep a simple budget/bills paid spreadsheet on it. I like the Apple product so well i am thinking of buying a Macbook Air for the few times i feel I need a computer. I also am loving my retirement.