Why use a case?
The iPad is essentially a slate of two fragile materials: breakable glass and scratchable, dentable aluminum.
You also need to consider the risk from keys, coins, or whatever else might be floating around in your bag. It’s worth spending some money to protect hardware.
In addition, a big advantage to most iPad cases, and particularly those we looked at for this piece, is their functionality above and beyond simple protection that can actually elevate the experience of using an iPad instead of detracting from it. For example, many have screen covers that fold into stands, propping the tablet up into positions suitable for typing or movie viewing. This feature means you won’t have to spend money or bag space on a separate stand.
For each case we tested, we first measured for thickness and weight. Then we folded the screen covers into their various stand positions and measured the angles while also determining whether each one held its shape (usually using embedded magnets) even without the tablet resting on it. The next step was to test how well the screen cover stayed in place when closed, which we did by using a flat palm to exert a moderate amount of force up and down, replicating what might happen when the iPad is being jostled in a bag. We also held each case in the air, face down, to see if its screen cover would flop open.
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