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TwelveSouth’s SurfacePad for iPad Air is like a much more elegant execution of Apple’s own Smart Cases, except this accessory is really a very clever two-sided cover. Installing it is as simple as sticking it to the rear of the iPad. The cover provides adequate scratch protection for transit, but no extra shock protection for the sides of the device. This is an accessory that compliments the premium appearance of the iPad, and doesn’t detract from it in order to provide a bit of extra protection. I’m very happy with this tradeoff, since the SurfacePad does a great job of preserving the Air’s clean lines and chamfered edges.
That’s not to say that this isn’t a durable accessory either. I took my SurfacePad on a week-long trip to Vancouver, where I used the iPad as GPS, mobile Yelp machine, and eReader. The tablet was set down on the dashboard, thrown onto the back of…
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