Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
by Electronic Readers on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 | 9 Comments
Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
- EVA-molded, rigid case provides more secure protection than a neoprene sleeve
- Shock absorbing rubber bumpers to hold and protect your iPad
- Zippered case allows use of your iPad in or out of its sleeve
Hard Candy’s signature bubble design tangoed with the Hard Sleeve, and the result is a deliciously styled, premium protector. The molded EVA-foam case features fitted rubber bumpers, keeping your iPad in place while you navigate its Multi-Touch display. And the Bubble Sleeve’s soft interior lining saves your iPad from exposure to harsh environments. A step above those other neoprene sleeves, the Bubble Sleeve gives your iPad freedom to go anywhere, anytime.
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(out of 31 reviews)
List Price: $ 49.95
Price: $ 39.99
Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G – Web tablet – A4 1 GHz – Flash: 32 GB – 9.7″ color TFT ( 1024 x 768 ) – Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wi-Fi – GSM, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA – GPS
- 3G & WiFi enabled. Data Plan sold separately through AT&T
3G & WiFi enabled. Data Plan sold separately through AT&T. No contract required.
Rating: (out of 4 reviews)
List Price: $ 729.00
Price: $ 805.00
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Review by James Hays for Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
, of the very sticky glue from the fabric.
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When I received the product two of the four corners had slipped off their black plastic bases and become attached to the orange fabric of the case itself. With great difficulty I was able to remove and reseat the corners and remove some, but not all
EDIT: The manufacturer promptly replaced the case described above with a brand new one without the sticky glue. I am now very happy with this case and would now give it four or five stars.
Review by C. Nielsen for Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
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I had read review after review saying this was a great case except for the glue issue, so when I read that the company had fixed the issue and was providing support for the inferior units still in the wild I decided to go ahead and order it. I’ve returned many items to Amazon without a single issue so why not?
I’m glad to say that what I received was a great product, with velcro feet and is in fact a great case, fitting the iPad perfectly (this isn’t some rehashed netbook case like some companies are selling) and providing excellent protection.
Some people might think the bubbles on the outside look odd. I think they look cool. Regardless, they do provide an added layer of protection and that’s why you’re buying the case, right?
I bought 23 cents worth of elastic and glued two 3-inch strips behind where the iPad sits. I use this to secure a microfiber cloth (an eyeglass cleaning cloth I got for a dollar) that now sites behind the iPad in the case. Any time it gets a little smudgy I have a wipe handy.
The reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that it fits the iPad so well there’s very little room for anything else. Even my little “elastic and a paper-thin cloth” hack pushed the limits of the case’s capacity. I’ve yet to fit a pair of ear buds and I’d love to be able to. It would be great if the design of the case accounted for this, with perhaps a little pocket on the outside.
Bottom Line:
If you’re looking for a case that fits the iPad perfectly and is as stylish as it is secure, there’s not a better case out there. If you require a case that will hold a little bit more than just the iPad this one may or may not meet your needs. A little ingenuity (and some super glue) goes a long way though.
Review by GirlB61 for Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
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I had the same experience as the other 2-star reviewer. The bumpers were sliding off the Velcro backing and smearing glue all over the back of the case and, if I used it, onto the iPad. The glue eventually came off my hands with acetone. To its credit, the manufacturer is one of the few that managed to get its product to market, but not worth the price of the case under the circumstances. Apple could have spared us by shipping the iPads with some kind of protective cover, nothing fancy but functional. The hunt for a good iPad case continues.
Review by GoTribe! for Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
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First of all, I think you can ignore the reviews from early April. HardCandy listened to those users who had problems and changed the product so the glue issue no longer applies. I purchased this in early June and was pleased to see that the placeholders have a velcro backing. They do a very good job of holding the iPad in place. Also, I think that there appears to be a little bit of wiggle room so you could use this to store your iPad if it had a cover on it. What impressed me was the amount of protection offered by this case. Many of the cases out for the iPad right now are more like sleeves and weren’t really what I was looking for. This has good protection should you drop it and really holds the iPad in place. It’s also a very stylish case and I think it’s a very good value for the money. I know it’s priced a little higher than some of the other cases offered but that’s okay. You’ve paid at least $500 for the iPad. Get a good case like this one.
Review by A. Hagale for Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for Apple iPad – Black
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After reading some of the horror stories about the glue, here, I decided to order mine directly from Hard Candy Cases to try and get the most recent production run. I can confirm, at a minimum, that the version shipping when purchased directly from the manufacturer does NOT contain the glue any longer, but instead has the rubber feed attached to the Velcro via stitching.
It’s a slim, protective, relatively stylish case. When I’m out and about I carry it by itself, and for travel it fits perfectly into the slot my laptop used to occupy.
Review by Glenn R. Howes for Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G – Web tablet – A4 1 GHz – Flash: 32 GB – 9.7″ color TFT ( 1024 x 768 ) – Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wi-Fi – GSM, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA – GPS
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I have 2 iPads. A 64 GB WiFi only model which I bought the day it was available, and this 32GB 3G model which I picked up last week. They are about the same price; if you have to choose between an extra 32GB of storage and 3G capacity, definitely go with the 3G if for nothing else future proofing. I consider this to be the sweet spot of the 6 iPad variants.
Right now, my wife is in China with a WiFi only model. She is not a technical person, and can rarely find an open WiFi hotspot. So, she goes days between checking her e-mail. E-mail which might be critical to her business. If she had a 3G model, I could have purchased a modestly priced data plan from Chinese Unicom, modified a data SIM to a micro-SIM, and she would be getting her e-mail every minute, and doing some light web browsing. On the other hand, her iPad is loaded with media with over a dozen DVD quality films, all her music, and a large number of family photos. This does take advantage of the extra storage, but is a poor substitute for the whole Internet.
3G is not quite the great deal as it was yesterday, AT&T is eliminating unlimited data for new accounts. In the past, the deal was you could get unlimited data for $30/month with no contract. Now you can get a $25/month deal for 2GB, which is probably more than enough if you don’t watch video. Existing $30/month users might as well be on contract, because they will have to keep paying to get the original deal. There are also cheaper smaller plans. Right now I’m on the unlimited plan, and it is great. I have been Skyping to my wife in China, using Google maps, browsing the web in the dentist office and at lunch. It is very slick. I tried the 250 MB/month plan and that was just too small for what I was doing.
As for the rest of the iPad, it is great. I downloaded a free novel from the iBooks store and read it comfortably without any eyestrain or hurting my arm. It’s my preferred device for browsing the web, although you do get to notice the lack of Flash. It’s mostly ads though so that’s fine, but occasionally there will be a graph or video which you just can’t see. Over time, I expect this will be less of a problem as Flash dies out, but it is mildly annoying now.
The glass does get awfully greasy, but that is easily wiped away. Typing is surprisingly OK, I can type about as fast as I normally can if I concentrate. My kids like watching YouTube every night, and that is slicker than going to the website. So, I find I use the iPad several hours a day, which means I can get 2 or 3 days out of a full battery charging, which is a relief compared to being worried about keeping my iPhone charged.
This is indeed a game changing device, and I think most anyone will find there are hours of the day whether it be on the couch, bed or passenger’s seat where it is nearly the ideal computing companion.
Review by Etta Wildberry for Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G – Web tablet – A4 1 GHz – Flash: 32 GB – 9.7″ color TFT ( 1024 x 768 ) – Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wi-Fi – GSM, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA – GPS
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OK – so not ANYTHING – but the iPad had enabled me to get so much done when I am on the go. I understand why people might say it is a glorified iphone, but let me tell you – the screen size is critical and all of the cool apps that are available have opened up a whole world of, well, everything. Some of the most helpful things:
- Internet access on the go (Yes – GET 3G if you you are going to get this!!). I can cull email, order something I need to buy online, look up information I need (addresses, phone numbers, directions), and just read something interesting on a nice, readable screen.
- Entertainment for my kids on the go. There are lots of cool apps for kids and it has saved me from some really otherwise difficult situations with active boys (doctor’s waiting room for 45 minutes…). They have read-along books and lots of educational options, so its not just brain candy stuff, either.
- There is a kindle app, so it can do everything a kindle book reader can. I LOVE being able to read a book on my iPad and highlight it digitally.
- It is small enough that I can carry it around the house with me from room to room and use the notepad feature to make notes of things that would otherwise end up on scraps of paper littered around the house.
It has greatly enhanced my quality of life and now that I am accustomed to a computer I can carry in my purse, I cannot imagine not having one. If mine broke, I would replace it – right away.
Review by JRondo for Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G – Web tablet – A4 1 GHz – Flash: 32 GB – 9.7″ color TFT ( 1024 x 768 ) – Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wi-Fi – GSM, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA – GPS
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I cant help but think the Ipad is a glorified Iphone but love its ability to play media and be used as a book reader. The big negative for me is the inability to see any Flash product and all those web sites that run FLASH. I know Apple hates FLASH but really if you cant see thousands of web sites and the product is designed to browse the web I cant help but feel the customer has been placed into this fight and for $700 dollars I think it serves to only upset apple customers. I wish they would fix this and quick. I don’t want a $700 book reader or DVD player.
Review by D. Bui for Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G – Web tablet – A4 1 GHz – Flash: 32 GB – 9.7″ color TFT ( 1024 x 768 ) – Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wi-Fi – GSM, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA – GPS
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The 3G looks the same as the wifi except for a black, plastic bar visible on the top and in the back of the device. Before buying the 3G, visit the apple site for the additional monthly data plans that you need to purchase. There are performance issues (restrictions) when the units switches from wifi to 3G so you might want to consider other options … like getting the wifi version with other options out there like MiFi, MiWi or tethering.
If you like the tablet and don’t have to have an Apple, then there are also competing products that are coming into the market soon — like the wePad and products from HP, Toshiba and Google.