iPad Smart Cover - Leather - (PRODUCT) RED

So much more than a case, the Smart Cover was designed alongside iPad 2 to be its perfect match: a thin, durable cover that magnetically aligns for a perfect fit. It automatically wakes and sleeps your iPad. It’s a handy stand for reading, watching and typing. Its microfiber lining keeps your iPad screen clean. And it’s a way to make your iPad as personal on the outside as it is on the inside.

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$79.00

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Overview

Thin, minimal design.

The slim, yet sturdy Smart Cover protects your iPad screen without covering up its durable aluminium back. So your iPad still looks and feels like an iPad — just with a little extra protection.

What’s in the Box

  • iPad Smart Cover

Magnetic connection.

An aluminium hinge magnetically aligns the Smart Cover with iPad for a perfect fit. While magnets inside help it stay put.

Wake on open. Sleep on close.

Open the Smart Cover and iPad magically wakes up. Close it and iPad automatically goes to sleep.

Keyboard stand.

The Smart Cover does double duty as a keyboard stand. Fold it back to tilt iPad into a comfortable writing position.

FaceTime and film stand.

The Smart Cover folds in just the right places to become the perfect FaceTime and film-watching stand.

Polyurethane design.

The Smart Cover now comes in five more vibrant polyurethane colours with a soft, colour-matched microfibre lining that keeps your display clean.

Leather design.

Choose from five beautiful, aniline-dyed Italian leather covers with a soft, colour-matched microfibre lining that keeps your display clean.

*The leather Smart Cover is crafted from high-quality, naturally treated material that gets its colour from a rich aniline dye. Some colour may rub off during use.

A portion of the proceeds from every (PRODUCT) RED purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.

This accessory is compatible with the following:

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

  • iPad
    3rd generation

 

Ratings & Reviews

3.0

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Very disappointed

    • Written by from Toronto

    I got the red leather smart cover, firstly because I thought leather would last longer than the polyurethane and because I liked the red color. In just over 6 months, the leather is splitting around the edge and it is so dirty and I don't seem to be able to clean it. Very, very, disappointed. …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    So So

    • Written by from Walnut Creek

    I like how the smart cover itself works! Awesome! However, like others have said the leather cover is very hard to keep clean. Additionally, it gets scratched easily. It can't take being in my purse, gym bag, etc. I've had mine since March 11 when the iPad 2 was released and it doesn't look so great. I paid more for this then the other covers because it was a (Product) Red, the color was unique and i thought it would be more durable because it is leather. I was wrong about the durability. I actually wasn't too upset about the scratches until I visited the website and was reminded of how expensive this thing was. I'd buy another smart cover but probably the less expensive one since I know what to expect. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    WORTH THE MONEY

    • Written by from Columbia

    I am very pleased with the (PRODUCT) RED Smart Cover. I have read other reviews for the leather smart covers that complain about retaining fingerprints, no such thing has happened with my use. I frequently use lotion and there has been no evidence of oil transfer. The case is holding up very well. I thought about getting other type covers but didn't want the bulk, this product keeps the slim design of the iPad and it is well worth the money. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    No Problems!

    • Written by from Walnut Creek

    I have had this cover on my ipad since the day I bought it - release date- and have had no problems at all with it. It holds nicely, although I never expected it to be a handle and have never used it as such. It's sleek and light, functions well as a stand and has never demagnetized nor disconnected from my ipad. I have the red one and would certainly make the same decision to buy it again. I like the organic feeling of the leather and to me the cost difference over the polyurethane (plastic) covers was worth it. …More

    6 of 6 people found this useful

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not smart enough

    • Written by from Chicago

    At first I was very excited about a cover that would put my iPad to sleep every time I closed it, but after using it for a couple of days I began to realize that the cover was more trouble than it was worth. For instance: almost every time I rolled up the cover to set it on the table, the magnets on the cover would detach from the iPad causing the iPad to fall down on the table or even to the floor. The pros of this cover do not out weigh its cons. …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Be careful with this cover easy to drop iPad

    • Written by from Paynesville

    A beautiful looking cover and the send to sleep function and stand function works perfectly.
    However when using the iPad as a camera the temptation is to hold case in your left hand and use your right thumb to fire the camera. At some stage you might just let go with your right hand causing all the weight to be held by the folded cover which is held on magnetically. This results in the iPad falling to the ground.
    This happened to me but amazingly the ipad fell on a corner and then rolled onto its back causing no damage apart from some scraches. Had it landed on its face I might not have been so lucky. BE CAREFUL.     …More

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  • Will the smart cover work with the new iPad?

    • Asked by Laura K from Canton
    • 12-Mar-2012

    12 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes the Smart Cover is compatible with the iPad 2 and later, so the Smart Cover will work with the new iPad. …More

    • Answered by Isaac B from Livingston
    • 15-Mar-2012

  • how do I clean the screen of the IPad 2

    • Asked by Alexia G V
    • 25-Oct-2011

    3 Answers

    Best Answer

    You can use a variety of things to clean it. I've used lens wipes, microfiber cloths and various other soft cloths like old t-shirts. The glass on the ipad is pretty hard but don't use anything that's abrasive. Stay away from any harsh chemical cleaner. …More

    • Answered by John P from Rockwall
    • 5-Dec-2011

  • Do I need a screen protector for ipad

    • Asked by Louis B from Center Moriches
    • 20-Mar-2012

    6 Answers

    Best Answer

    I had the iPad 1st generation for like 2 years without a screen protector and there is "zero" scratches on it.
    So I guess the answer is already obvious!
    :)     …More

    • Answered by Hanson C from Perth
    • 20-Apr-2012

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  • How much does the smart cover weigh?

    • Asked by Julie C from Columbia
    • 18-Jun-2011

    3 Answers

    Best Answer

    I just weighed my polyurethane cover, and it weighed 4.9 ounces. Hope this helps

    • Answered by Nicholas K from Burlingame
    • 23-Aug-2011

  • what type of leather for this product?

    • Asked by Muhammad Nazmi H from Muroran
    • 21-Apr-2012

    1 Answer

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    Hello Mohammad!

    Apple refers to the leather on their iPADS as "aniline-dyed Italian" leather".

    Warm regards!     …More

    • Answered by Jan D from Markham
    • 17-May-2012

  • Is the plastic attached to the eather cover removed (part of packaging) ?

    • Asked by Maria D from Lincoln Park
    • 29-Feb-2012

    2 Answers

    Answer

    Any 'plastic', that is covering your Apple product when you receive it, is part of the overall product packaging and should be removed Maria. Usually this is indicated somewhere in the 'instructions' that come with an Apple item but, perhaps, like me, you were too excited to pay much attention to the latter!!

    As with most all packaging, it is used to keep the product in as pristine a condition from the factory to the consumer, as is possible!     …More

    • Answered by Jan D from Markham
    • 17-May-2012

Featured Question

How do you set the smart cover up to be a movie stand?

  • Asked by Philip S from Charlotte
  • 28-Apr-2012
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