Things to know before purchasing a tablet case
One of the best things you can do to extend the life of your tablet before it is bricked by a software update, is to purchase a case for it. There are plenty of cases on the market, each with some slight differences in price, quality and functionality that can create a difficult decision. Before purchasing a new tablet case, you'll want to consider not only what your needs are, but consider the possibilities in ergonomics and versatility that some cases offer.
A proper case is multifunctional
Your tablet can do more than just protect your tablet from drops and dust storms. Most cases on the market just offer another smooth layer of protection, just as awkward to handle on the go as the tablet itself.
If you use your tablet for more than just collecting dust on the shelf, then you'll want to find a case that is built for comfortable portability. You want your case to make it easier to consume content and work, something that turns your tablet into a device you want to use over your laptop in the way of portability. The ability to extend attached wings from the case to stand up your tablet in landscape or portrait mode offers ergonomics that deliver more comfort to your fingers, wrist and arm.
Being able to use a tablet case for more than just protection will alter how you use your tablet. A multifunctional case, one that stands up on its own, one that can be held with ergonomic ease, offers more usability than traditional cases.
A proper case offers total protection
There are some flimsy cases out there, and you've probably gone through a few of them, leaving your tablet with unfortunate cracks and dings. Some advertise more protection than they actually are able to provide, a trick of marketing and flashy photos. Others cannot seem to combine protection with multifunctional use, while others offer superior protection while sacrificing comfort. What's the point of buying an armored tablet case when it leaves you unable to comfortably use your tablet?
This is why you'll want to find a tablet case that delivers on the promise of protection. Preferably one that uses lightweight, state of the art materials in conjunction with total functionality. These cases are easy to handle, don't add too much extra weight to your tablet and still offer solid drop and bump protection. While only a select few offer Military-grade weather and incident protection, those cases are usually the unwieldy ones and difficult to use for regular everyday work. If you aren't working at a construction site, you'll be content settling for enhanced protection with ergonomic functionality, rather than completely armored.
A proper case is ergonomically sound
Most cases are either some sort of wrap or second skin for tablets, offering little in ergonomics. Some have straps on the back, but those are generally for line management jobs and can be awkward to handle. You'll want to look for a case that has ergonomics built into its primary design. These types of cases not only make it easier to handle your tablet during everyday use, but alleviate the strain we tend to feel in our hands, wrists and fingers from prolonged use.
As we continue further into the era of portable technology, we must pay better attention to our ergonomics. Sometimes, we forget that ergonomics can be applied to our portable devices. But there are correct and incorrect ways to hold our tablets and smartphones, something we don't tend to realize until our hands and necks start to ache. Finding a tablet case that prioritizes your comfort as much as protecting your tablet is a definite bonus.
With all these factors together, you should be able to find an ergonomically sound, multifunctional, protective tablet case with relative ease. Knowing that tablet cases don't have to be simple tablet covers and can offer much more changes to how we view our tablets. These are devices we use for entertainment, for work, for keeping the kids busy and so on. Why should we not look for the best possible solution for protection and ergonomics and not just settle for whatever's cheapest? Protecting your tablet is just as important as protecting your smartphone, especially as the lines between the two continue to blur.
