iPad Smart Cover - Leather - (PRODUCT) RED

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Dangerous

    • Written by from San Diego

    The design is beautiful, the way it awakens your iPad just by sliding off is great, but do NOT be lulled into a false sense of security with this "cover".

    I have had many near calls with this cover. Do not think that you can hold on to the cover alone when the iPad is open. There have been multiple times that the magnets spontaneously detach and the iPad hurtles terrifyingly towards the ground. Luckily I caught it almost all of those times, the one I didn't was on to carpeting. It's frustrating that the magnets are not strong enough to support the iPad's weight even when not hanging completely from them. This cover is mainly for looks and to protect the screen while closed in a bag. At that it excels. If you are looking to protect your iPad from falls or other accidents, look elsewhere.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

    • Written by from Inver Grove Heights

    I too think that this is great protective cover for the iPad, and when you read the other reviews about the magnet and tipping over must be user error, I have had one of these since 2nd generation iPad and have never had an issue

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    good

    • Written by from Brighton

    the only thing is its kinda expensive

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Not sure what other people are doing...

    • Written by from Gatineau

    I've had the case for a few days now and have had no issues whatsoever in all positions. The magnet is quite strong and the design is simple yet functional. I would recommend this product.

    FYI, I have the leather case. The look and feel is superior and I felt it was worth the extra $.

    Regards,
    David

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    People are ridiculous

    • Written by from Boston

    I never really write reviews, but after somehow finding myself on this site and reading what many people are saying, I feel compelled to add my two cents.

    If your iPad is disconnecting from the smart cover while in stand form, you're doing something wrong. Plain and simple. I work at a company where almost everyone has an iPad (company sponsored woot woot) and practically everyone has them standing up in vertical position at their desks...I've never seen one fall. Literally almost 100 people using these things like this and I've never even heard of this happening.

    The cover doesn't come off unless you pull it off purposefully or shake the iPad while holding it by only the cover...which even then it holds on for quite a while! So yeah, in short, don't believe these people who say their iPad fell off the cover. They were doing something wrong. Go to an apple store and have them demonstrate it...

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Returning.

    • Written by from Owosso

    It feels flimsy, and the edge is unbearable.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Don't recommend

    • Written by from Solon

    The magnet of the leather cover is not stable, especially when it is folded to be used as a stand support.. I had my iPad 2 on the table watching a YouTube clip, suddenly the iPad was detached from the cover, flipped over, slid on the table, fell on the floor and the screen broke.
    God only knows how much it will cost me to replace the iPad screen!!!!!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

    • Written by from Greenville

    I love his smat cover. It is amazing how people complain over nothing. THERE ISN'T A BETTER FIT OR DESIGN FOR THE IPAD THAN THIS COVER. Shame on ALL complainers. You should be thankful instead for trying to find something wrong. This is a wonderful product.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    iPad smartcover

    • Written by from Vancouver

    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....

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Inside out

    • Written by from Berkeley

    I initially thought the cover was a good idea but on further use I found that it came off alot easier than I would wish. The cover rolls up, the outer cover is on the inside of the roll while the interior of the cover which is suposed to be protecting the screen is exposed to grit and stuff as the stand. I will have to consider another option shortly.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Awful- recall them all!

    • Written by from Lake Hughes

    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!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Really disappointed in the quality of this cover

    • Written by from Tucson

    It is made of very poor leather. it leaves stripe marks on the face of my new iPad and the leather is so weak, it doesn't stay in position when folded to raise the iPad for better viewing.

    Not what I expect from Apple! Their quality control is usually much better.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Awful!

    • Written by from Cupertino

    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...

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice Red : $69+$29 (back case)

    • Written by from Alhambra

    OK, this is purely impractical good looks and makes me feel better kind of purchase because part of the cost goes to Product RED, which was founded in 2006 by U2 frontman and activist Bono and Bobby Shriver of ONE/DATA to engage the private sector in raising awareness and funds to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

    1. Yes, magnetic cover is not a glued cover, so if you hold onto the cover and dangle the iPad, IT WILL disconnect : common 2 yr old stunts that work 100% of the time.

    2. Get an Incipio back cover that has a spine protector to incorporate the spine of this cover into a one-unite case/cover combo, no more stunts for the kids =(

    3. Yes, it will translate into unusually high amount of money spent on an iPad cover/case because you pay for the intrinsic values on being a philanthropic minimalist who happens to love the color red and paying for the goodwill of the brand Product RED.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    This cover needs work

    • Written by from CHARLOTTE

    It comes off easily. Doesn't stay in place and its a complete waste of money. I wish i didn't buy it.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Hate it!

    • Written by from Lehi

    Almost dropped so many times! It falls off way too easy! Dangerous! Want my $ back. Love my iPad! Hate the cover!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Simply Uh-Mazing!!!

    • Written by from Garland

    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'

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