Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Polyurethane - Dark Gray

There are too many negative reviews annoyed that it does not protect the back, but it is obviously not designed to. It's like buying glasses and complaining they don't improve your hearing or buying a Prius but are shocked to find it can't tow your boat! Thankfully there are several inexpensive back covers that are designed to work together with the smart cover and do it amazingly well.
I also have a skin on the back which prevented the scratching issues some have mentioned where the magnets snap on, but even a small strip under the hinge will do. I have tried several cheaper knock-off versions and others that are integrated with back protection, but none of them perform nearly as well as Apples. They lift in the middle and don't lay flat, don't attach well, don't roll and support the iPad enough, or are very difficult to remove when needed.
The outside polyurethane cleans easily with household cleaner, a paper towel, and water. I use Awesome, but window cleaner or simple green work almost as well. I was glad to see the darker grey because the inside liner can get dirty after a long period of time. When rolled into a stand, the inside is what comes in contact with whatever surface it is laying on (the only flaw, and why I would have rated 4 stars, but I wanted to make up for some of the other questionable reviews) Apple should have used a different material on that section, but an adhesive cloth or sued strip would do the trick if you want it to stay clean longer. iPad 2 without it is just not as convenient, well thought, or "magical".

89 of 98 people found this useful

What a great buy, works the best hands down over any other case out there!

68 of 75 people found this useful

I purchased the green poly cover just before launch day for the iPad 2. I've used the cover on my iPad for the past nine months and it has worked perfectly. I use my iPad daily at my office and home, even taking it with me when I shop since I keep my shopping list on it. Not once has the cover slipped off. The poly cover cleans up easily, but I'm tired of the green color. Was delighted Apple has introduced new colors and am ordering a dark gray today.

52 of 54 people found this useful

The iPad 2 Smart Cover does everything it is advertised to do and it does it FLAWLESSLY. And contrary to what another user states on their review, this cover has never, ever put one single scratch on my iPad, so do not worry about that at all. In my experience, that claim is totally unfounded. And I pull off and put back on my smart cover often because I use the iPad charging dock. The cover goes on and comes off so pleasantly easy. It realigns perfectly and harmlessly every time.
I bought this cover 6 months ago, thinking I'd probably eventually "upgrade" to the leather smart cover when this one began to wear. 6 months later and my smart cover still looks and performs like new. And the polyurethane feels so good to the touch ... kind of like soft, brushed suede leather. The leather version sounds nice, but now I would never part with my polyurethane version (I have the light grey color which blends beautifully with the silver back metal of the iPad).

49 of 53 people found this useful

I really like the cover. The magnetic feature allows you to easily line up the cover, it stays on well, folds up nice, protects the screen and puts the iPad to sleep. I would recommend the dark gray as it does not show stains and looks clean. I would highly recommend it.

50 of 57 people found this useful

I looked at over 20 cases I feel, trying to find one that I liked and would work well with the iPad without making it look like a brick. One of the main features that I wanted was the smart closure. Getting the original was the best idea because it works great. I was worried when everyone was talking about how cheap it feels and looks. I was surprised by how nice it was and sturdy. Am very happy with my purchase and it keeps my iPad slim which is perfect.

42 of 46 people found this useful

I bought a pink back cover and use the dark gray cover. My smartcover never falls off. I would never pick it by just the cover no matter what case I used. It does what it is intended to do.

37 of 41 people found this useful

People who complain that the cover doesn't cover the back are missing the point of this elegant thoughtful product. It elegant and completely on point with each little detail. It clips on with ease, no scratching, aligns perfectly, and if you're smart enough to figure out that you can lay the ipad on the cover and not the back, you can take advantage of this very effectively simple cover.

That said if you are more like an industrial strength ipad user and need to be able to throw it around at a hurried pace, not taking care of where and how you place your ipad on surfaces maybe the cover isn't for you... but you should be able to tell the design is not meant for you just from from simply looking at it, saving yourself being unhappy from buying the wrong product for your needs.

Good job Steve Jobs and Apple.

33 of 34 people found this useful

I think it is a great way to cover\protect your iPad's screen. My iPad is never without it.

It is a great addition.

49 of 72 people found this useful

Im well pleased with the cover. I think that it is important to note that this isn't marketed as a case that is going to protect against drop damage or protecting all surfaces - it magnetically sticks on (ie easy removal), covers the screen and serves as two different stands. It is what it is - cant knock it for not being a case. Does what it's supposed to do well.

27 of 30 people found this useful