Are you one of the millions who have either pre-ordered the third-generation iPad, or plan to brave the crowds at the Apple Store and other retailers to pick one up first-hand this Friday? You’d better take some steps to protect that investment.

It’s nice that Apple continues to launch new and improved devices while maintaining the same prices as the previous versions, but $ 500 and up is still a lot of money. Imagine how devastating it would be to shatter the display or spill cup of coffee on your iPad a few weeks after you buy it.