When Apple first debuted the the Smart Cover for the iPad 2, it was very proud of its seemingly simple screen protector. The bendy cover-turned-stand is certainly a neat twist on the traditional case, but could it stand to be even cleverererer? According to a recent Apple patent application, the answer’s a resounding yes. Read more
Apple has just announced iPad 2 UK pricing for launch on Friday at 5pm, and to our surprise it’s actually lower than the original iPad’s launch price of £429 for the base model. The Wi-Fi only 16GB iPad 2 will cost £399 with tax factored in, with the 32GB and 64GB models coming in at £479 and £559 respectively. As before, nabbing a model with 3G and GPS built in will set you back an extra £100.
Frankly, that’s all the excuse you need to buy a Smart Cover with your iPad 2. If you caught our review last week, you’ll know we were completely smitten with both the slate and the magnetic cover, which starts at £35. Will you be queuing up come Friday though? Jump through past the break to hit the comments and let us know.
No case of the Mondays here, we’re locked and loaded to bring you the best in tech in today’s US Update. Coming to you live and direct from the land to the west, we’ve got the scoop on how to add a Smart Cover to your original iPad. We’ll break down details of the Sony NGP game releases then hop over to coverage of the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and more.
If you’ve become jealous of your iPad 2 touting comrades, a simple do-it-yourself hack will help level the playing field. Simply apply some glue and a few rare earth magnets to the side of your original iPad and your flashy new Smart Cover awaits — ready to find out more?