Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Leather - Tan

Happy with the leather cover as it stands up my iPad exactly how I wanted
Little expensive for what it is

I have had this smart cover since April 2011. When I first purchased it, like many reviewers, I wasn't happy with others commenting it looked like cardboard.

In the year and half since then, the leather has aged beautifully. The patina of the leather is beautiful. It has that vintage, "used well and often" look. I wouldn't trade it for a different color. I have had people offer to buy it from me simply for the look of the patina. NFS ... it took time to get it looking this good :)

The magnets work just fine with my translucent soft back cover.

If you are picky about keeping things looking brand new, then this is not the cover for you.

If you like the feel and texture of items with a history and personality, then YES this is a great cover for you.

Found out the hard way what happens if you get a water spot on one of these. You would think that they would have coated it with some water repellant or something. Or at least advised you to do that.

I'm hoping that drying for a couple days will get rid of the worst of it.

I like the function of the cover. Rolls up well, locks/unlocks well. But the Tan! I had several people comment "wow, that's a cool DIY cardboard cover!" I wish it was...but no that's the tan. Next, it gets dirty and looks horrible. Pick a dark colour.

I like the simplicity of the smart cover, it covers the basics such as putting the iPad to sleep and propping the iPad up in 2 different positions. I prefer the fact that it only protects the screen and doesn't add bulk to the already thin iPad, other full-body cases make the iPad feel thick. I've been using it for 3 weeks now and have no complaints so far about its practicality. Just be careful when you're carrying it around so that you don't drop it, I'd get an iPad sleeve to slip it in. My only gripe is the price tag.

I love my leather smart cover combined with a non-Apple clear plastic cover for the back because it keeps the smart cover magnets from moving or dislocating. The leather feels very nice and stylish and goes well with my tan messenger bag.

I didn't like the blue smart case I initially bought, although it offers more protection, it takes away from the design and makes it bulky.

The tan leather is by far the best looking cover I have seen. When used with a clear frosted snap on cover for the back, it provides great protection for the new iPad and the look is fantastic. It reminds me of a Leica camera with the tan leather and aluminum.

I read some of the complaints about the magnets not holding the iPad however I do not believe the iPad was meant to be picked up by the cover by itself with the expectation of the magnet holding the iPad in the air. However I do believe the cover does in fact do its job of protecting the screen from the elements.

This cover gets 4 stars. I would have given it 5 but the price is a little too high.

I bought the tan leather cover for my iPad, which for what it is, is not particularly cheap. Like other reviewers here, I have found that its impossible to look after, and stains really easily, with no way of removing the stains. As another reviewer here said 'it looks like the inside if a pizza box'.

I really wish I'd saved my money, go for the cheaper option, it will last better!

The first product I have torn up and thrown in the rubbish. Leather is meant to look professional, this item stained and looked filthy after every touch; I know it comes with a warning, but come on... I even washed my hands before holding this item!