I've got an iPad mini and I'm pretty sure I want a keyboard cover. However, any sort of rear case would interfere with the iPad fitting into the slot of the keyboard cover. And I'd rather not get a keyboard case since they seem rather bulky, I'd rather get the pretty thin Logitech keyboard cover and take it or leave it as I need it. So it looks like the best bet to keep the back of my iPad from getting scratched up every time I put it down and potentially slide it across some dirt or grit on a surface is to grab a piece of plastic wrap that is cut slightly smaller than the iPad and stretch it over the back. A piece lasts about a week. Is there a better (more durable, less likely to come off) solution? Ideally something under $10 and clear (or white). Maybe some sort of sticker? Or plastic shrinks down to size and hugs the iPad when heated with a hair dryer? Thanks for whatever help you can provide navigating the sea of iDevice accessories.
posted by Brian Puccio
on Apr 20, 2013 -
12 answers
Who or what was Modula?
Not the typeface, or the programming language, but the album cover designer of such bizarre creations as Fleetwood Mac's "Mystery to Me" and Camel's self-titled album. Numerous google searches turn up nothing.
posted by Chrischris
on Apr 15, 2013 -
5 answers
I am looking to get my Mom and iPad sleeve or carrier, to protect it from kicks, drops, scratches and whatnot while it is in her purse. There seem to be about a zillion of these around, in so many styles that my head spins, but I think what I want is along the lines of
this. The problem is it also needs to fit a Logitech Ultra Thin Keyboard Cover as well as the iPad, and I can't read that from the specs page. Does anyone have experience using a similar Bluetooth keyboard/cover with a sleeve and can recommend one that works? I'd like something small, and not aesthetically unpleasing, because Mom is going to be much more concerned about if it is light and looks nice then if she can throw it off a building. That said, I am buying it to protect the iPad.
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posted by Canageek
on Jan 7, 2013 -
2 answers
Looking for covers of American or British classic oldies (or even some classic rock tunes) in non-English languages--for example a cover of the Ronettes "Be My Baby"
in French .
THANKS! :)
posted by dottiechang
on Dec 1, 2012 -
47 answers
I need a recommendation for a cover/keyboard setup for my iPad 3. I will be using this to replace my clunky laptop when I travel.
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posted by Stewriffic
on Oct 16, 2012 -
14 answers
My face is a mess thanks to prednisone. Tips on covering up/reducing the zits as best as possible, pre-job interview?
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posted by stefnet
on Oct 11, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm looking for examples of remixes that are better than the original songs from which they are remixed.
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posted by MuffinMan
on Oct 8, 2012 -
52 answers
Help me find a children's book. All I remember is the cover image, there's a frog standing up on two legs, holding a sword or a spear, beside a dragons tail that has been cut into sections. I remember the sections showing the bone, cut sort of like a sliced loaf of bread.
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posted by Dynex
on Oct 6, 2012 -
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I am trying to find the comforter or duvet cover seen in "How I Met Your Mother" in Lily and Marshall's guest room. First appearing in the episode "Karma" and again in "Burning Beekeeper" it is white with a soft lavender and grey abstract leaf pattern. I've been google searching religiously for about four months. If anyone can help me or knows the pattern and where it comes from, I will be so grateful. Thank you.
Here is a link to a pic from the episode "Karma"
posted by MissLeya
on Aug 11, 2012 -
10 answers
Can anybody recommend a reputable contractor that can build an attached pergola/arbor or patio cover at my home in the DFW area? I've had a few come out that I found online and none seemed particularly trustworthy. Thank you.
posted by punkfloyd
on Apr 25, 2012 -
2 answers
Can you help me find Spanish-language songs covered in Portuguese, and Portuguese-language songs covered in Spanish? Bonus points if the singers and songs are Latin American, and if the songs are available on YouTube or Spotify.
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posted by StrikeTheViol
on Apr 24, 2012 -
11 answers
Does the intro to Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks" feature any samples or heavily borrow from any other songs?
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posted by ataxia
on Feb 5, 2012 -
5 answers
My ebay-jitsu is failing me. I am looking for 2 separate covers for a Samsung Galaxy S2 (Hercules T989). Can you find
this one and
this one on ebay or Amazon? These are covers with the bottom part open.
posted by furious
on Jan 19, 2012 -
2 answers
Musical question: back in the 80s I heard a cover of Al Green's Rhymes. It was a snarkier, Gen Xy, punkish version. Very distinctive vocals, kind of raspy and whiny. I don't remember the music behind it much which makes me think it was minimalistic. I want to say the singer's name was Chris something? Who did this version? I have faith some mefite well versed in obscure music will come to my aid. Thanks!
posted by Jandoe
on Jan 16, 2012 -
3 answers
Help me find this piece of art done in pulp fiction cover style: a funny dramatization of what can go wrong if one ignores the age-old warning of "Don't swim for an hour after eating!" The art depicts a swimmer about to drown, and the words across the bottom read something like,
He Only Waited 52 Minutes!! This might have been blogged about on
Boing Boing, but I can't seem to find it in their archives. (And yes, it is an
old wives' tale, swim away!)
posted by red_rabbit
on Jan 3, 2012 -
3 answers
Introduce me to mindblowing covers. I'm interested in cool, unconventional cover versions that turn cliched songs into something new entirely.
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posted by micketymoc
on Dec 14, 2011 -
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Help, scientists! I'm looking for a cover image for my forthcoming book of poetry. I would like to use a visually striking image (photo, diagram, etc.) from a scientific publication.
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posted by sleevener
on Nov 3, 2011 -
14 answers
Applied for job last month, didn't get it. Now another job from same company has been posted - a position that would be reporting to the higher-up position I applied for last month. Is it completely weird to throw my hat in the ring again? Snowflakiness inside.
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posted by thereemix
on Nov 1, 2011 -
20 answers
The Rework. I'm looking for examples of the self-cover in a different style, i.e. a reimagining, where the musician reinterprets their own song in a new genre. Is this a thing?
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posted by stroke_count
on Sep 25, 2011 -
39 answers
Help me identify this hippy album from my youth from a vague recollection of the inside cover only.
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posted by Jofus
on Aug 16, 2011 -
4 answers
I bought a cotton duvet cover a few years ago that is wonderful - it stays cool and if you ever get too warm, you can just flip it over. Unfortunately the store I got it from is now closed and I can't get another one. The other duvet cover I have keeps me way too warm at night time, even with the same duvet underneath. I've noticed that the cool duvet cover feels silkier than the warm one, but is still made of cotton.
Where can I get a duvet cover that keeps me cool? What should I be looking for? Also bonus points for any links to places that ship to Canada.
posted by ajackson
on Jul 22, 2011 -
6 answers
Did anyone cover Luna's
Lost in Space? Asking for my husband: He swears he heard a cover of Luna's
Lost in Space somewhere. Maybe Pandora, maybe a car commercial, maybe the radio- he really doesn't remember, but it's driving him crazy.
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posted by dogmom
on Jul 16, 2011 -
1 answer
I remember hearing a Nina Simone cover of Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne" several years ago. I can find two versions of Nina Simone covering the song on the Internet, but not the one I remember. Help me, please!
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posted by pineappleheart
on Jul 9, 2011 -
11 answers
Looking for lab research assistant/technician jobs in the academic industry. Many of these jobs within the same schools have the same recruiter. Is it bad to have a similar cover letter for the same recruiter for these similar jobs?
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posted by skybluesky
on Jul 5, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm covering a favourite album in chiptune style, as a for-the-heck-of-it non-commercial project. Am I risking a world of copyright hurt?
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posted by bicyclefish
on Jun 26, 2011 -
4 answers
What kind of protection cover can I get for my new macbook pro that will prevent wear but also not affect fan power?
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posted by JJkiss
on May 6, 2011 -
5 answers
Looking for a cover/case for Ipad 2. Wondering a.) what's actually available for purchase now (been seeing a lot of preorder pages) and b.) what people are liking.
posted by dearleader
on May 4, 2011 -
10 answers
My bathroom has his-and-hers sinks, but just a her to use them. Suggestions for what to do with his sink?
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posted by cheemee
on May 1, 2011 -
20 answers
Where can someone who cares about children, especially those who are disadvantaged orwith special needs find a job outside of the classroom?
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posted by stormygrey
on Apr 8, 2011 -
5 answers