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Speck iGuy Universal iPad Kids Case in Peacock Blue
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
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15.2 x 2.2 x 9.8 in (WDH) |
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Color
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Blue |
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SKU
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SPK001BLU100 |
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...
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
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| 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. |
| 5.0 | 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
"A major disadvantage"
The case is very attractive and highly protective, however, the general impression is ruined by one big mistake in the design: the charging port opening on the case is not aligned with the port itself. This makes charging the device with the case attached to it virtually impossible. After trying for several minutes to fit the cable I gave up and removed the case. It’s not something that will make me throw the case out, but still a major disappointment.
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