iPad Tablet Touch Case Roundup

iPad Tablet Touch Case Roundup appeared first on DiscountCell Reviews.

Apple iPads have become a powerful business and education tool.  Keeping the tablet safe while also convenient to use can be a challenge if the wrong case is used.  With high quality cases available from top manufacturers, over the next few posts we will review the most popular cases for personal, education and enterprise use.  Wondering what the best slim option is, what the best folio option is or what the most protective is?  Need a rugged case in colors other than black?  Looking for the best overall value for the money?

Case reviews include the Otterbox Defender, Otterbox UnlimitED, Griffin Survivor, Griffin Survivor Slim, Lifeproof nuud, Lifeproof fre, Speck Durafolio, STM DUX, and the i-Blason Armor Box .  Each of these cases other than the i-Blason are all rated for military drop specs.

Folio design cases incorporate a flap that can cover the screen for storage or be used as a stand for use.

Speck Durafolio

Cases like the Lifeproof Nuud to not have a screen cover or stand but provide the most protection.  The Otterbox UnlimitED has a built in stand and screen protection.  Each of these cases has advantages and disadvantages.  Each case has benefits depending on the type of use.  Check out the following posts to get details on the full mix of available cases.

 

 

Tablet Wired Keyboards – An Education Must Have

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Bluetooth keyboards and folios have become inexpensive and popular.  For most these are a great solution when a keyboard is needed to be coupled with your tablet.  Bluetooth keyboard folios provide both a keyboard and a case to protect the tablet.  For K-12 though, Bluetooth keyboards can be a major headache and may not comply with state law regarding testing.

Bluetooth keyboards can be used by students to control tablets other than their own.  As a result, they are not secure for PARCC or other electronic standardized testing.  Wired keyboards, considered secure based on the direct connection to the tablet, are required by many states and school districts to ensure cheating by keyboard does not take place.  If an iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3 or other tablet is used, there is a secure wired keyboard available.

With wired tablet keyboards being a new product (only introduced in the last two years or so), updates and changes have been made as educators discover weaknesses with current products.  Some keyboard manufacturers produced products that had easy to remove keys.  As a result kids would move keys to different locations on the keyboard much to the annoyance of the next student to use the keyboard.  Even worse, keys would be removed and lost often requiring the purchase of an entirely new keyboard.

Belkin has spent considerable time and resources developing keyboards that are functional, secure, and student proof (as much as any product can be).  The new series of keyboards not only has pry proof keys but also built in stands for the tablet as well as stacking.  These keyboards come with either an Apple Lightning connector, Apple 30 pin connector or micro-usb connector.  The stand fits all cases we tested with the keyboards and worked well in securing the tablet.  One warning, the Apple connectors are not compatible with all cases including the Otterbox Defender and LifeProof cases.  These cases only fit the OEM charging connector so the Belkin connector is too wide for the case port opening.  With multiple contract solutions including WSCA-NASPO 1907, Digital Edge, Erie 1 Boces and multiple Texas Education District contracts, Discountcell has an easy path to purchase for almost any government or education entity.

Belkin Stacking Tablet Keyboard

Latest Phones and Coupon Code for Cases and Chargers

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With a slew of new phones hitting the market, cases and chargers are in high demand.  Some of the latest phones like the iPhone 6 plus benefit from a good, solid case that protects the phone from even a chance of bending.  Lightning chargers for Apple devices are in high demand with the release of the latest tablets and phones.

To help save customers some Holiday money, get an additional 15% off our already low prices on any cases and chargers we carry including the premium name brands by going to www.discountcell.com/discount and entering the code holiday2014.  The website will automatically update all prices to the new discount pricing.

Some of the most popular latest devices include the new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Motorola Droid Turbo, Nexus 6, HTC Desire Eye and the Kyocera Brigadier.  With many of these new phones, new charging technology is available.

When the lightning charger was released, Apple increased the charging rate of the new devices.  This continues to be true for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus and the iPad Air 2.  It is still important to purchase MFI (made for iphone/iPad) or OEM chargers.  Aftermarket chargers without the MFI rating may not work when IOS updates.  MFI chargers and charging cables have continued to drop in price and are available in many colors and from a variety of manufacturers.  The latest MFI lightning cables are two in one cables that include a micro usb connector as well.  These are great for users that have both Apple and non Apple devices.

Cases for the phones and tablets continue to improve in functionality and quality.  The Speck Durafolio is a great case for the iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, and iPad Air.  It meets military drop specs, has a folio cover and is affordable.  Otterbox continues to make high quality cases for all phones and we have the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus cases.  The Magpul line makes very affordable cases for the iPhone 5 series and the Galaxy S series phones.  There is a case for every taste and situation.  If you need help choosing a case, let us know and we will be happy to direct you to the cases that work the best for your situation.

A is for Alpha or A is for Apple?

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Hot on the tail of the iPhone 6 release, is the potential of Samsung’s latest offerings. With the Samsung Galaxy Alpha making a few appearances in news feeds lately, there’s a lot of speculation as to just what the new device has to offer.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Specifications Leaked
Earlier this year we started hearing rumors that Samsung is working on a device with a metal body. The company has always stuck with plastic for its flagship Galaxy S series and this rumor led many to believe that perhaps this year the company might stray from tradition. It did not and then we started to hear about a completely different device that was supposedly made out of metal.

Specifications are yet to be confirmed. However, the look and feel of the new Galaxy Alpha with its metal casing will spark a lot of interest, I’m sure. Something a little different from the norm. Here’s an article with a few more images to wet your appetite.

Additional Samsung Galaxy Alpha Photos Surface

A couple of days ago, alleged photos of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Alpha were leaked online. The photos showed off the metal frame of the handset and if you were hoping to see more images, thanks to a recent series of posts by @culeaks, additional photos of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Alpha have leaked online.

It looks attractive from what you can see. We’ll have to wait for the official promotions, but until then, here’s a video as to what consumers are hoping for.

It really is thin! Samsung have been listening to consumers requirements and incorporated them into the design.

So have Apple taken too long to release their next cell phone? With the constant release of Android phones, could this really have an impact on sales for the iPhone 6. I guess we’ll know come September time.

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Enjoy Physics with Angry Birds Stella!

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We’ve not really talked about game apps for some time now, and with the launch of the new Angry Birds Stella only a matter of weeks away, we thought right now would be appropriate. September 4th should be when the next part of the phenomenally successful franchise game hits the app stores and here’s a post with a featured trailer to give you a taster.

Angry Birds Stella Trailer Now Available
Angry Birds Stella, a new game from Rovio that will be part of the phenomenally successful Angry Birds franchise, was first announced in February earlier this year, with an announcement in June that the game will finally be made available to the masses from September 2014 onward.

We all know how addictive Angry Birds can be to all ages. Parents and children are in competition with each other to get to the next level, making it a household topic of interest. Not to mention, it is actually of educational value. Here’s how…

A lesson in physics while playing a game! Clever. You can also see why it’s so addictive with the instant gratification. You complete something and then move onto the next. With the constant release of a new version of the game, you are left thirsty for more.

Top Five Addictive Angry Birds Games by Rovio – MMORPG News
The fact is that Rovio has built an empire of Angry Birds, and it is expanding: Angry Birds Transformers will be coming soon since the Transformers: Age of Extinction movie has swept the globe. The female-oriented Angry Birds Stella should follow later …and more »

We hope everyone has their phone chargers at the ready, as we can see that copious amounts of time will be spent glued to our cell phones. Enjoy your physics lesson everyone.

Samsung is Color Clever

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Have you been keeping a close eye on a potential launch date for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4? Looks like you may not have to wait much longer as there are whispers of a very early September date making the rounds.

Samsung could launch Galaxy Note 4 on September 3: Here’s all you need to know
Samsung’s presence at IFA guarantees one thing, at least based on their past experience at the event. In all likelihood, Berlin will be where Samsung will unveil the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 4. And according to a report in Korea Times, the date of the announced will be September 3 before IFA even kicks off.

Is the next smartphone battle about to commence? The iPhone 6 release isn’t too far behind so it’s all heating up. The Apple/Samsung competition is always an interesting one to watch. Advertising campaigns are emerging from all angles, and consumers are engulfed with a frenzy of technology.

Billboards will be plastered and magazines and newspapers full of advertising. Maybe Samsung will use some of their color changing billboards to persuade consumers to buy their latest devices.

Color-Changing Billboards Correspond with Weather to Influence Emotions – PSFK
Color-Changing Billboards Correspond with Weather to Influence Emotions. If you’ve ever felt blue, seen red or been tickled pink, you know that color is closely linked to our emotions. Samsung wants to prove this with a series of interactive billboards that change color according to the weather.

I wonder if they do, and if you’re in a sunnier place in the world, there would be in increase in sales. The color having an impact on the viewers emotions. An interesting and clever way of advertising perhaps?

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Babies and iPads!

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It’s not such a shock these days when you see a child with a cell phone. In previous years a youngster with an electronic device such as a phone or a tablet may have raised a few eyebrows. Now they are accepted as an educational tool and more and more parents are being encouraged to let their children get involved in technology. Even at 2 years old!

That is super cute, and demonstrates how parents and children can interact together in learning. Samsung has it’s own Kids Store which includes an array of fun and educational apps. I’m sure the kid in that video would love these…

Updated Samsung Kids Store now offers over 900 apps for children
Samsung has announced an update to their Kids Store, found on select devices. Now with more than 900 interesting, educational and fun child friendly apps. Check it out on your Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Tab S.

With all of these applications available, is it putting pressure on parents to spend more money, so that their child can keep up to date with the latest releases?  There are many free apps out there that kids love too. Here’s a demonstration:-

So this video was made back in September 2013, and one can only imagine that there are so many more available free apps on the market, for kids to get engrossed in. Technology is proving to be an impressive way of developing the mind of a child at a young age. As long as there’s a balance with using electronic devices and physical activity, then we have a generation of very intelligent children emerging.

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