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

I bought the (Product) Red smart cover for my new iPad, largely because I wanted a red leather cover, I also liked the idea that a percentage of the sale goes to charity.

I read plenty about the smart cover before buying and so I knew that it only covers the front and that I would need to buy something additionally to take care of the back.

The hinge magnets are very strong and hold the cover to the side of the iPad really firmly without leaving any marks that I can see when it is taken off. Likewise the magnetic closure is firm enough to not have to worry about it opening when you don't want it to. I also love the sleep wake action of the magnetic latch, very handy.

The leather is high quality and quite thin which for me adds to the aesthetics of the case. Even though it is thin it does feel very substantial and I think provides a good deal of protection to the screen when closed. The inside micro fibre finish is what you would expect too.

I gave this 4 stars as it does only provide protection to the front of the iPad, so you will need a back cover too or risk scratches to the aluminium back. The price too while not excessive is on the high side for this product I think.

All in all though I am delighted with the cover it is all I was hoping it would be. I would definitely recommend it.

17 of 17 people found this useful

I bought this with my iPad 2, because of the hype. The hype was right! The smart cover is awesome for propping up the iPad when typing, or watching a movie on a flat surface, it reduces neck-strain and is much more comfortable. The red looks very nice and the leather seems sturdy, and the inside cleans your screen!

The only reason why this is not 5 stars, is that it is hard finding a case that works with it 100% correctly.

7 of 10 people found this useful

The black leather one is unobtrusive and works well. I did have a slip case to cover the back of my iPad as well, but don't think I really needed it since there's already a dedicated pouch in my bag for an iPad.

I now regret delaying buying one of these for months because it didn't seem to allow the iPad to be stood up in portrait as well as landscape. In fact it does, albeit at an angle pretty much perpendicular to the surface it's on and thus without a huge amount of stability. Still, good enough for reading and other mostly hands-off activities - now I can eat my lunch and read without craning my neck to see the iPad laid on a flat surface. The steep landscape position is very stable and can be prodded pretty hard without it being knocked over.

I also quite like the way the cover softens the feel of the iPad when folded back, so the cold metal and hard edges aren't so noticeable.

Obviously it's ridiculously expensive (the profit margin must be truly enormous!) but it is nice, and it is useful.

18 of 26 people found this useful

Love the colour and the feel, i am a happy customer!!

46 of 70 people found this useful