The iPad is not designed to be used with a keyboard. But that hasn't stopped moms, businesspeople, and tactile enthusiasts from using one anyway. If you know someone who likes their iPad big and bulky, don't try to convince them that the touchscreen is good enough. They've already made up their mind. What you can do is point them to a better iPad keyboard case. The least crappy QWERTY iPad case is Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Case.
If you're not going the separate Apple keyboard route, the Ultrathin is your best choice. The Wirecutter's Seamus Bellamy tried a bunch of cases, and like Logitech's Ultrathin the best. From the review:
What Logitech has produced here is a tool designed to fulfil its primary purpose - typing - with as few compromises and complications as possible, while at the same time providing a modicum of protection for the iPad. The balance is admirable, and in my opinion, optimal.
Amazon's selling the Logitech Ultrathin for $75 at the moment, which is $25 off the MSRP and $15 less than the next closest price. It works with the iPad 2, the third-generation iPad, and the most recent full size iPad. So if you must turn your tablet into an awkward netbook, today's a great day to do it. [Amazon]
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• Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Case ($75) | Amazon | Originally $100
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Panasonic's Lumix cameras often feature glass made by the legendary German camera maker. The DMC-LX7K is a solid point and shoot camera, with a Leica lens and manual aperture ring, but a small sensor compared to CMOS cameras. That doesn't mean it can't take beautiful photos, and right now Amazon's selling it for $100 less than anywhere else. Here's the Gizmodo review. [Amazon]
Accessories
• 32GB Class 10 Micro SD ($18) | Officemax via Ben's Bargains | Originally $25
• 1TB WD My Passport HD ($69) | Buydig.com via Ben's Bargains | Originally $90 | Use coupon code DIG10
• Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover ($75) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $100
• 2TB WD My Passport HD ($119) | Buydig.com via Ben's Bargains | Originally $150 | Use coupon code DIG10
Miscellaneous
• Cheap Dome Tent ($35) | Amazon via Ben's Bargains | Originally $60
• REI Flash 65 Pack ($74) | REI via Ben's Bargains | Originally $100
Apple
• iPad Mini + $15 Credit ($300) | Rakuten via Ben's Bargains | Originally $330
Audio
• Lance Armstrong Monster Earbuds ($43) | newegg via Edealinfo | Originally $60
Gaming
• Hauppage PVR Gaming Video Recorder ($120) | Amazon via Ben's Bargains | Originally $200
PS3/360
• Pre-order Dead Island: Riptide ($40) | Newegg via DealNews | Normally $60
PC
• Defiance ($33.60) | Green Man Gaming via SlickDeals | Normally $60 | Use GMG20-GGN5D-FC3NA
• Defiance Season Pass ($22.40) | Green Man Gaming via SlickDeals | Normally $40 | Use GMG20-GGN5D-FC3NA
• Tomb Raider [Steam] ($33.49) | Gamefly via TechBargains | Normally $50
• Dishonored [Steam] ($24.99) | Green Man Gaming via Reddit | Normally $60
• World of Warcraft Battle Chest + FREE Cataclysm ($19.99) | Newegg via SlickDeals | Cataclysm is normally $20
Physical Media
Amazon put a whole bunch of Blu-rays on sale for $10. Fight Club, Kill Bill, other solid films.
Digital Media
Not today.
Clothing
• 2 Pair Eastbay Compression Shorts ($20) | Eastbay | Originally $40
Dumb TV → Smart TV
• Slingbox Solo TV Broadcaster ($85) | Tiger Direct via DealMac | Originally $105
• Apple TV ($89) | Rakuten via Edealinfo | Originally $100
• Slingbox Pro-HD ($125) | Woot via 9to5Toys | Originally $250
Laptops
No laptops.
Desktops
• Alienware X51 w/ Quad Core i5, Windows 7 ($739) | Dell via Edealinfo | Originally $850 | Use coupon code BXV1FC3ZFJ95DG
• 30% off Any Dell Financial Services Item | Dell via Ben's Bargains | Use coupon code D2B35DELL
Tablets
• 8GB Nexus 7 ($150) | 1SaleaDay via Ben's Bargains | Originally $200
• iPad Mini + $15 Credit ($300) | Rakuten via Ben's Bargains | Originally $330
Screens
• 55" Westinghouse Slim LED HDTV ($600) | Amazon via Ben's Bargains | Originally $1000
Portables
Not today.
Camera
• Refurb Canon Speedlite 600EX ($440) | Canon via DealMac | Originally $500
• Canon 60D ($590) | Adorama via Photography Bay | Originally $700
Bare Drives
• 2TB WD Green HD ($89) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | Originally $110
• 240GB Crucial M500 ($209) | B&H Photo via Fatwallet | Originally $250
Apps
iOS
• MiniSynth 2 ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $1
• Star Hound ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $1
• RushPlayer ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $3
• Focus Time ($1) | iTunes via One Dollar Wednesday | Originally $5
iPad Only
• Minimoog ($10) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $20
Android
• Ffffound ($1) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $2
• BIG Launcher ($5) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $10
Mac
• StackSocial Name Your Own Price Bundle | Stacksocial via Lifehacker
Windows
• Canon Creative Cloud ($30) | Adobe via Photography Bay | Originally $50 | It goes up to $50/mo on 4/19
Hobomodo
• Bring Your Own Bag Static Cling ($0) | Conservingnow via Reddit | Originally $1
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