Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Leather - (PRODUCT) RED

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.

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.

I AM SHOCKED at the stupidity of some people who think that the smart cover for the iPad 2 / new can be used like a handle! Come on people.... its held on with a think magnet. Its not meant to be a handle. I have tried other covers / cases, and they just don't work as well as the Apple smart cover. For screen protection, and the auto on off feature, this smart cover is the best bet. To keep my iPad a slim and trim as it was DESIGNED to be, I use the Zagg invisishield on the back, and a Splash Masque screen protector (came as a 3 pack). I have 3 iPads set up this way, and no complaints from any of them. The magnets on the cover get stronger the more you use them.... (in case some people find them a bit weak to start). Just remember, the cover is not a handle, or they would have called it a Smart Handle....

Here is what I don't get..... people who will buy the iPad TABLET, then buy some big honking case with a keyboard, and try to turn it into a NOTEBOOK! Come on! Apple has the Macbook AIR for that....

The case is awful, and Ive only had it for a month or so. The magnetic stick on looses its stick on after a couple weeks. The sides of the case shreds easily. And it does not protect you iPad at all (looks only)! If you try to make it sit up it will fall and crash your iPad to the ground. This case made it so it cracked the shell of my iPad very badly and would cost a lot to repare it. Happily I bought a totally different case on eBay. Don't settle for this dumb cover. REFUND!

So yesterday I've bought a brand new Red Smart Cover. Later that day i've got a small black spot in the center of the cover. So, after reading a lot of advices, took wet cloth and wiped a little bit. What do you know - now I have a BIG BLACK SPOT!!! This leather quality really awful. You just cannot clean off the real stain! Even using special leather cleaning sprays... That's a pity i've spent 88 bucks here in China and got this poor quality case...

Clearly this item only covers the screen, so for back protection you'll need a smart cover compatible skin/cover at extra cost.

I knew this when buying, but I still found the item attractive as I liked the 'cover that turns to stand' idea and that it fires up the iPad when opened. The magnet is really strong and the design there is excellent - I can pick up the iPad by the cover without it disconnecting and the connection area shows no marks after a lot of use.

The downsides - the red leather has leaked colour into the clear case I got to protect the back, which now looks a mess. Also, the angle when near vertical isn't that great, and it does leave four lines where the fold hinges come in contact with the screen that I find I have to wipe off regularly.

I suspect the colour leakage is due to the leather (as opposed to the synthetic alternatives) but on a white iPad with a white or clear case the red smudges really don't look great. I'm just glad I've got the additional back cover because I'd be pretty angry if it dyed my iPad red.

If I was to buy again I would get another smart cover but I'd stick with a synthetic one and save some money. It's just a shame you can only get a red one in leather.

There is absolutely nothing negative that I can say about this stylish and efficient cover - looks good and works well.

I love it because I expected it to do exactly what I knew it does. It is a front screen cover for the iPad. It isn't meant to protect the back. That's why it's just perfect with a hard case for the back. It's stylish and functional with the way it folds to become a stand. Looks wonderful in red. And besides you've got to know that being leather it changes with time. So far it hasn't left a mark on my iPad like some users said it would. And as for the inner part, it is kind of absorbent, but the thing is, just don't place it on top of a dirty and greasy table top.

The cover surpassed my expectations from the moment it connected by itself to my iPad. It's easy to keep clean, for me at least. You can even use leather cleaner on it if you desire. The stand function of it is perfect and practical. I wouldn't be without it now. It compliments the iPads sleek slim lines so well that, once again, I say 'Apple thought of everything'