Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Leather - Black

I keep reading reviews from folks who have purchased the cover, apparently without doing their homework. The cover is NOT an all protective case, nor was it intended as such. It is a remarkably designed multi function product that is intended to protect the face/screen only.

I have the black leather version purchased with my iPad 3. It fits like a glove, magnetically atttaches very solidly. It is segmented in a manner that allows it to remain attached and act as a screen tilt or vertical holder, in either landscape or portrait position. I use it to wrap around the back of my iPad and act as a scuff deterrent. However, I have found the back doesn't scuff, anyway, it may be just me, but who cares if it has a minor scuff or scratch?

The cover is very thin, compared to the others I researched. It is so thin, I actually slip it into an insert originally designed to slip in papers and documents in my leather note pad. The note pad closes completely and it is not apparent it contains my iPad. Remarkable! With the iPad and cover inserted, it remains only 5/8"-3/4" TOTAL thickness. People are astounded when I open my leather note pad and produce an iPad 3!

Bottom line: yes, it's not cheap, it's a screen cover/protector (not a case), works EXACTLY as intended and is very sleek and professional. Well worth the price!

I shopped for over an hour and examined everything offered. My conclusion was simply, Why would you purchase an iPad 3 and wrap a case around it that renders it capable of battlefield use and leaves you with a bulky, gawdy tool that is as cumbersome as a laptop? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

28 of 31 people found this useful

The design of the cover is great, it works perfectly, allowing you to set it into many different positions depending on what you're working on and I do also like how it takes you straight to the Home Screen. However it is a bit expensive for what it does, I know it's leather, but I'm sure Apple can afford to sell something like this at a cheaper price.

But for the person that rated one star because it broke the iPad when they picked it up... You can easily tell that the magnet isn't exactly a strong one, so it's not surprising that it can't handle the weight of the iPad if left dangling from two tiny magnets.

23 of 23 people found this useful

I purchased a black leather smart cover for my iPad 2 and loved it. My wife is still using it today on the same iPad over a year later. I purchased a new one with my new 3rd gen iPad and it won't stay attached at the hinge section. The magnetic attraction seems to be much weaker and it falls off way to easy. It's caused me to drop my iPad a couple of times, thankfully only to my lap! I'm now looking for an lternative.

26 of 29 people found this useful

I received this iPad smart cover for Christmas. I was very excited, but to my disappointment it only came with a cover. I thought for the price that it is 45 dollars and tax, it would of at least come with a screen protector. It never even came with a back, that was separate, so that was another 25 dollars. Definitely a waste of money, if it came with a screen protector or a back it would of been worth it.

33 of 44 people found this useful

I have the dark grey polyurethane cover and really liked it. I purchased this cover when I got the (new) iPad. I, like other people below, have had problems with the cover easily detaching from the (new) iPad. This never happened (or happens) with the iPad 2. While the case "works" for new generation iPads, I would not recommend it, as I find myself constantly shuffling to reattached the cover. It seems like that extra millimeter of thickness with the new generation might actually prevent the cover from securely attaching to the device.

28 of 35 people found this useful

After several months, the pad began to come apart at the corner seams. Soon after, the seam at the magnetic bar started to come undone misaligning the magnets, then finally came off. I returned it to the store, but they would not accept it and said that this was normal wear and tear. I have no intention of putting out $70.00 every four months for something that is of such poor quality. Apple must be aware of the lack of quality in this product since they refuse to accept returns after such a short period and consider such a condition to be "normal".

30 of 39 people found this useful

This screen protector works pretty well. I've had mine since the IPad 2 first came out with no disappointments. I've ordered another for the New IPad.

Apples description-overview does specify "screen protection" but perhaps could suggest better options for users needing more protection. This covers the screen only, thus the back of your IPad is not protected. The magnetic hinge is adequate for careful/light use, but will come off if bumped. (Murphy's Law definitely applies here)

If you do a lot of traveling, have kids, or use outside your home or office environment, this cover may not offer enough protection.

20 of 20 people found this useful

I bought this cover with my iPad 2 and used it for 7 months. I had to switch to a different cover, because the cover was gradually sliced by the iPad where it attaches with the magnets. The cut kept getting longer and longer. This caused the cover to shift all over the place when I was carrying the covered iPad in my computer case. More often than not the cover would shift causing the iPad to wake out of sleep mode without me knowing it. It was maddening to place and charged iPad in my computer case and later pull out the iPad and find that it had a 20% charge. I would never buy this kind of cover again.

I replaced it with a high quality leather case. We will see if this stands the test of time.

28 of 37 people found this useful

Having owned the poly cover I was less than impressed with its longevity, so I bit the bullet and apple scored another sale but have to say DO NOT waste money buy this leather cover, much better looking in the flesh, slightly thinner, more plyable, just better. Expensive yes, eye wateringly, but still much better than the poly one. You have been warned

26 of 34 people found this useful

I don't like this at all - I assumed that the old adage " Mother knows best" applied here - seeing that Apple was making this, they must know what is the best cover for your "precious baby". Boy was i wrong - it seems like "mother" in this case turned out to be a "drugged up junkie". Who in the world, knowing how valuable your IPAD is, will design such a flimsy, non protective case ...then charge 70 bucks for it ??? The case DO NOT protect my precious from the most dangerous things out there - a fall or scratches to the back. I had to shell out additional money for a back case and a sleeve for safe carrying purposes. Rest assured, if you want to protect your 600.00 toy - you will have to log off Apple and Log on Amazon and buy a few pieces of protection. Just a friendly warning. By the way .. I returned the item forthwith !!!!

38 of 58 people found this useful