After trying out the Snugg Squared Skinny Fit case on my iPad 2 and really liking it, I decided I’d give the same case a try out on my slightly neglected HTC Flyer. I knew I wouldn’t use the case on my iPad as I prefer to use a portfolio case on that but, I liked the design of this case enough to want to try it on one of my other gadgets.

Apart from the obvious differences i.e. size and shape and different port/button placements, there isn’t a whole lot of difference between the HTC Flyer and iPad 2 case. The case is made from the same high quality material rubberised silicon and feels great in the hand. If anything, the Flyer version feels even better, perhaps as the device is smaller so the rubbery, chunky design fits better in your hand. The case gives enough grip to make you feel more confident that you aren’t about to drop the tablet too.

There isn’t a lot that we can say about the iPad 3 case from Snugg that hasn’t already been said in our iPad 2 portfolio case from Snugg review however, for those of us that have actively sought out a protective yet attractive case for our newest iPad purchase, we still want to confirm that the newest variation of the case is going to be as good as the cases produced by Snugg for the previous two releases of the Apple iPad.

Ipad 2 cases come in various shapes and sizes although, most are iPad 2 shaped and sized but, I’m sure you get my gist! There is such a wide choice of case style, price range, material and quality that the task of finding the perfect case can be daunting. As official gadget case addicts, we’ve found ourselves reviewing a number of cases for iPads of late and during those reviews we came across a gem of a case by Snugg which honestly, isn’t the type of case I expected to like.

The  Squared Skinny Fit protective iPad 2 case by Snugg came to me in a clear plastic bag. It looked like a lumpy piece of black rubber, sort of resembling the left overs from the manufacturing of a tyre. I wasn’t overly impressed to be fair. Then I opened the packaging and realised how wrong I’d been to write off the case on first impressions (and whilst it was still wrapped in plastic – shame on me). The case is black, it is rubbery and I still think it looks a bit like a tyre but, it feels fantastic and the quality of the material it is made from is evident as soon as you touch it. The blocky design isn’t going to be to everyone’s taste but, given a chance it really does grow on you – it’s a little funky. The case also has the Snugg logo written across the back of it in red which looks fab. I’ve also seen the same case pictured online with a black Snugg logo however which I’m sure is just as nice but, the red logo and the chunky, quality design really sets the case apart from the cheap looking silicon cases available for the iPad.

Following on from our Snugg iPad 1 case review, it’s time for our review of the second Snugg case in our mini-series of case reviews. This time it’s the review of the Snugg portfolio iPad 2 case.

From first glances the iPad 1 and 2 cases look the same however, there are a few differences on the case for the newer of the two models of iPad. Firstly and most obviously, the iPad 2 case has the ‘hole’ in the back to allow use of it’s camera. The hole is aligned correctly and the camera can be used whilst the iPad is in the case with no found issues. The other most notable difference in the two cases is that the iPad 2 case has magnets on the front flap that not only hold the flap down securely to keep the case closed when not in use but, that also turn the iPad 2 screen on and off by activating the sleep mode on the device, much like the official smart covers do. Very handy and useful for conserving battery life.

After recently reviewing one of the Zagg vinyl skins for the iPad 3, we were keen to test out a number of different cases for the newest version of the iPad. As we searched for the best cases available, we also decided to find a suitable case for our iPad 1 and iPad 2, along with our HTC Flyer. We came across some fantastic cases and we were especially impressed by the range of cases available from The Snugg which received generally positive reviews by others. As a result, we then decided to review a number of the Snugg cases to see how they stand up to the Gizmodot testing procedure!

We’re going to start our short series of case reviews with the iPad 1 Snugg Case Cover and Flip Stand case which is available in black and brown. This is a portfolio case, with a leather ‘look’ and which is slated as being more or less a perfect fit for the original iPad. This case also has the added bonus of having a stand feature.

While Apple.com may have already sold out of their first batch of the new iPad announced March 7th, many third party retailers have the latest Apple iPad in stock. In the UK retailers such as PC World and Currys let you reserve and collect the newest iPad and in my area at least, there were several stores that had them in stock, ready to collect.

Not so obvious retailers also have the third generation iPad in stock, such as the UK supermarket Tescos, even late in to the afternoon. If you were unlucky enough to have your pre-order delayed and were unable to queue up at a local Apple store, there may still be hope that you can get one before Apple will have more of them in stock.