How many times have you been walking around you home or office using your iPad and it slips out of your hands? I did it a number of times with my first iPad — thankfully without causing too much damage — but with the HandStand 2 ($50) you can eliminate drops altogether.
The HandStand 2 is a case made from molded polyurethane that features a durable hand strap allowing you to use your device safely and securely while you’re on the move without having to risk those clumsy drops.
The ‘Safety-Grip HandPad’ is designed to conform to your fingers’ natural tendency to provide a comfortable grip, and rotates 360° so that you can switch your iPad between portrait and landscape mode without removing it from your hand. The grip also acts as a stand when you place it on a desk so that you can continue to type comfortably on your iPad.
Made from a tough, semi-flexible material, all of which is 100% recyclable, the HandStand is strong, durable, and shock-absorbing.
The Good
For those that are always on their feet, maybe because they work that way or they’re just frequently dashing around, the HandStand is an absolute must. There’s no better way to use your iPad while in transit and protect it from those inevitable drops.
It’s incredibly comfortable to use, and even after extended periods of time the strap won’t cause you any discomfort (though the weight of your iPad might). It’s easy to slip on and off your hands, and the rotating grip means you can use your iPad at any angle you wish. The HandStand also provides access to all of your buttons, your camera, and your dock connector.
It is a little bulky, but you’ve got to expect that with this kind of functionality, and it does a great job of keeping your iPad protected. The thick material is sure to protect it from scratched and scrapes, and will absorb a lot of the damage if you do drop your device — so long as it doesn’t land on its screen.
The Bad
Having your screen left exposed does mean that if your device lands the wrong way with a drop, there’s going to be damage. It’s a shame that the HandStand doesn’t offer any protection for your screen, or allow you to use a Smart Cover simultaneously, but there really isn’t any room for a front cover here — and it would take away some of the HandStand’s awesome flexibilities.
The first HandStand case we received did have an issue with the hand strap — it ripped away from the case after a few days of use. However, we received a replacement and I’ve been using the new one for a few weeks; it’s a whole lot sturdier and doesn’t feel like it’s going to tear anytime soon.
Verdict:
The HandStand is a great accessory if you often find yourself using the iPad while you’re on the move. It offers great protection, it looks good, and there’s no safer way of using your device in transit. The $50price tag is well worth it for eliminating clumsy drops.
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Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
20 responses to “HandStand Case for iPad 2 Is Fitting for Those on Their Feet [Review]”
Sucks that it makes it totally useless for typing. Every tried one-handing an iPad? No fun.
Seems like a good case and a good idea for some uses. The biggest drawback seems to be that you can’t write on the thing if you are using this case.
I have to say I’ve never dropped mine yet but almost. :)
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No fun? It’s plenty fun. Typical 2 handed person comment ;-/
Killian, this might be a bizarre request, but can you for a moment imagine you have had one hand amputated midway between wrist and elbow, would this device work in that scenario or is the moulded part too countered to allow this to be comfortable?
I have both a Handstand and a similar but lesser known product called the “Handeholder” . The Handeholder is by far the better of the two.
Aside from the fact that I found the Handstand a little uncomfortable for my somewhat large hands I also disliked the fact that you can’t use the Apple Smartcover with it. Another problem was dust gathering around the lip on the front of the iPad and being almost impossible to clean without pushing it further under.
The Handeholder avoids both of these problems as well as having a simple but effective stand function (which is actually a much more pleasing angle than that given by the Smartcover itself.
The combo I have on my iPad which is the best I’ve seen is:
1.) Black Leather Apple Smartcover
2.) Incipio Feather back cover (which handily holds the smartcover in place
3.) The handeholder stuck to the back of the Incipio.
Magic!