It works fine, but there are bett cases for more money.
http://www.thesnugg.com/ipad-cases/ipad-3-cases/

Actually, do a search in this forum. We had a discussion on class a while back.

Eventually, I will break down and buy one.

I put my laptop in an air travel sheath, a tailored and cushioned bag, very snug. And put it in the webbing inside my backpack so it's got more padding.

Is that not enough?

I have the mini iPad & I love it because I can put it in my purse & take it anywhere. As expensive as they are, it makes sense to get a good, sturdy case to protect it.

I have a Snugg case for my iPad:

http://www.thesnugg.com/ipad-cases/ipad-mini-cases/snugg-ipad-mini-distressed-brown-leather-case-cover-and-flip-stand.aspx

I like the sound of your laptop case!

(I also have a kindle) but I bought a tomtom GPS several years ago and the glass broke about 3 months after I got it. tomtom said "yeah, buy another one"

Most of the cases I've looked into seem to focus their protection on corner dropping, which would suggest that a perpendicular blow to the ipad glass will shatter it. I also have a friend whose ipad glass shattered. He put a screen protector over the cracks and still uses it.

I'd like to avoid that

Mine is mostly used around the house and for vacations. I picked up a easel/case at Best Buy shortly after I purchased it and it is just fine for my light usage. If you are going to be using it heavily, I would think getting something more rugged would be in order.

I would take your time, consider your usage and shop around to see what best fits your needs.
And Welcome to DU

I do HVAC work and it would be nice to have net access discussing problems with colleagues or looking up specific info online. So covering the glass and some fall protection would seem to be a must.

Looking around and found this.