Apple appears to have discontinued the iPad Smart Cases and Smart Covers designed to fit the second, third, and fourth-generation iPads.

As noted by iLounge, Apple's Online Store is no longer offering the products online for shipping, but there are a limited number of cases and covers (in dark gray) that can be ordered for in store pickup. It is possible that retail stores may also have other colors as well, but the covers and cases for the older iPads can no longer be obtained online and will have a limited lifespan in stores too.

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While it makes sense to discontinue the older varieties of Smart Cases and Covers to prevent customers from confusing them with the newer options developed for the iPad mini and the iPad Air, it is an odd move considering Apple still sells the iPad 2 to customers. The iPad 2 can only be used with a traditional Smart Cover or Smart Case, and is incompatible with the newly released iPad Air accessories.

Though Apple is no longer selling Smart Covers and Cases for the iPad 2 and other now-discontinued iPads, it does still list a number of third party options on its website. Currently, the remaining in-store Smart Cases are selling for $49, while the Smart Covers are available for $39.

Update: Apple is no longer listing the older Smart Covers as discontinued and is now offering them both in-store and shipped.

Top Rated Comments

johnnnw Avatar
153 months ago
Anyone who buys an iPad 2 now is pretty silly in my opinion.
Score: 26 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrXiro Avatar
153 months ago
They should include the covers with the iPad 2 at $399.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Bhatu Avatar
153 months ago
They should include the covers with the iPad 2 at $399.

Yeah! If one is buying an iPad2, a cover is necessary to cover the shame! ;)
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
e-coli Avatar
153 months ago
Why does a 9 year old have an iPad?

What the heck is wrong with a 9 year old having an iPad? They can be amazing learning devices. And fun for playing games. ;)
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ouimetnick Avatar
153 months ago
Nothing wrong with the iPad 2. My 9 year old loves her and when I offered to get her a Mini she said, "no".

Why does a 9 year old have an iPad?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ejisfun Avatar
153 months ago
Why shame? Mine still works fine. It's the only one I have with cellular...

No shame in still using an iPad 2. There is however, shame, in buying one for $399 when you can get a refurb iPad 4 for $379.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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