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Speck iGuy Universal iPad Kids Case in Mango

By David Landry / April 27, 2012

Editor's Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6/5 Great User Rating 4 out of 5 stars

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Who better to critique a tablet case for kids than, well, kids? In consulting with Suzie (6½ years old) and Silvia (just turned five), this father found the Speck Products iGuy iPad case to be quite a handy and successful item for young whiz kids – if only you can get the littler ones to, you know, stop playing with the iGuy itself.

Pros

Super-tough rubber protects well
Colorful and fun for kids
Easy to clean

Cons

Removal a bit difficult
No screen protector
No extra features
Strong smell

Overview

The Speck iGuy iPad case is immediately attractive to kids in its variety of eye-catching and playful colors. Presenting the iGuy with tablet embedded to my daughters, Silvia knew exactly what to do and began walking it around. Forget that the humanoid design of the iGuy provides big sturdy rubber legs to stand the tablet up solidly – Silvia was having too much fun.

She then put the iGuy through the second test, grabbing one of the arms as a handle and walking around with the tablet. Running around and swinging around the lightweight case caused absolutely no shifting to the iPad as it stayed firmly held by the rugged and tough shell of the iGuy.

Specifications

Dimensions	15.2 x 2.2 x 9.8 in (WDH)
Type	Play Tablet Case
Tablet	Apple New iPad 3
Brand	Speck
Color	Orange
SKU	SPK001ORG100

But soon, Suzie had her demands. After all, there was Scooby Doo to watch! The iGuy makes it as a tablet stand nicely at a straight-up vertical angle to make video viewing easy – and possible for both to watch. Unfortunately, these young ones were a bit, let’s say enthusiastic, pressing the touchscreen just a bit too hard, making the iGuy fall backward. But no harm done, thanks to the solid rubber back protector part of this case.

Days later, the girls still love it. Suzie has named the iGuy “Ferko” (don’t ask), while Silvia simply fondly calls it “Crazy Little Man.” Someday, I may even get to use the iPad again...

Features

Designed to fit any full-sized Apple iPad
Made of child-safe non-toxic EVA foam
Squishy lightweight design makes it fun and easy for children to hold
Free-standing design for video watching
Cutouts for iPad buttons, ports, speaker and rear-camera
Raised screen bezel helps protect against drops and impact
Soft foam design provides loads of protection

Editor's Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

Rating	Description
	N/A
4.5	Functionality With cutouts for all iPad controls and functions, the iGuy at minimum provides its users the basics. This freestanding case also does well in video viewing. Unfortunately, only one landscape mode is truly possible and the tablet won’t stand up to the more energetic pushing on the touchscreen.
4.5	Protection The rubber in the Speck Products iGuy case takes all the punishment children can hand out and slippage is nearly nonexistent (trust me, my daughters tried). The only significant drawback here is the lack of screen protector, but the overhanging rubber frame should prevent damage on most drops as well.
4.5	Quality Is this the best rubber used in a tablet case? It could well be. Okay, so the iGuy could smell better, but he resists scratching, dings and long drops while maintaining his sharp color through multiple cleanings. This high-grade material is truly the top choice for a kids’ tablet case.
5	Value At $39.95, the iGuy’s price tag may be a bit higher than what some parents had figured on spending for a kids’ tablet case (its still substantially cheaper than other rugged tablet cases). On the other hand, this one will surely last the lifetime of the tablet – or until they’re ready to move on to sports-themed cases or Hello Kitty models.
4.6	Overall: Great In the end, there’s very little negative to report on the Speck Products iGuy tablet case. For kids aged 2-9 years old, this one will surely be a winner. Just ask my daughters ... if you can get their attention.

User Rating
1 Review(s)

5 out of 5 stars

"Perfect protection"

on 2013 Apr, 2 by Alan Thompson

My kid just loves the iGuy! And I’m also satisfied with the protection it offers: little Nicky drags it around, throws it on the floor and against the walls, and nothing happens to the iPad. If you want your tablet to survive your kid’s “treatment”, this is the case to go with.