Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Polyurethane - Dark Gray

Personally, I think this is a great cover. If you have half a brain, you realize by the name this is a *cover*, not a *case*, which seems to be a reason for a lot of these poor ratings. If you want a case to fully protect your iPad, this is not what you're looking for. It's excellent for a quick glass protector, simple stand, and even a screen cleaner.

I'm rough on electronics, but this cover works great for my needs. When I store it I have the cover on, in my laptop bag, with the aluminum side against a soft wall (so not to scratch the iPad with other loose items).

I've never had any mechanical issue with the cover. It's stayed magnetized and haven't had any problem with the hinges. I only replaced it because I wanted the new dark gray over the blue which I purchased with the iPad 2 when it was first released.

51 of 60 people found this useful

I purchased ipad and cover 3 months ago and the cover has etched 3 lines into screen of my ipad. I do not reccommend, rather, use a soft cover.

47 of 71 people found this useful

Whilst I appreciate this is a really clever idea I have to say I am disappointed with mine. The first one arrived and was grubby and scratched and I went through the long phone call to have it returned (the queue was long but the lady was really helpful that I spoke to when I did get through). They sent a replacement over night and have arranged to collect the old one. The second one arrived and it has two damage marks in it - without me even getting it out of the box. I can't even be bothered to send it back. I don't think the leather will be very durable and I am sure it marks really easily. Can't comment on the polyurethane but I think I might have been better with the cheaper version - maybe it would be a bit more durable.

47 of 68 people found this useful

I purchased the smart cover when I got my iPad and was disappointed to find that I needed to purchase a back cover along with the smart cover. The smart cover is great, all though I think that Apple shoud make a hard-snap-cover for the back. The smart cover, I found, picks up alot of small dust particles and puts them on the iPad display area. The cover works well with the iPad and looks nice and is well made. I have found the dark grey polyurethane, shows scratches. I would recommend that if you do get the smart cover you should go with the leather model, even though it is more expensive, but worth it. Over all it is an average product.

85 of 112 people found this useful

I've had this cover for nearly a year and love it. The magnetic hinges are fool proof and click into place cleanly. The cover is robust and the flip panels create a wide variety of stands and ways to hold onto the i-Pad. I would miss this cover now that I've gotten so used to it. I recommend this cover without reservation.

62 of 69 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

Simply put, this is misleadingly described, overpriced and will be returned. If it worked the way it is described, I would have been happy to pay the high cost because it looks nice and is a good idea . The side magnetic bar is supposed to snap right onto the side (one would think in much the same way the magnetized power cords do) but it does not. I tested it on other metals objects around the home, and it does have a magnetic pull against those surfaces, but it does not cling AT ALL to the ipad or to the surface of my MacBook (also an aluminum covered body). Thanks for wasting me another trip to the store (so as to obtain a refund) Apple!

20 of 64 people found this useful

I bought this one because it was cheaper and read bad reviews on the leather covers. The polyurethane is great no problems and i also had read reviews about how the magnet damages the side of the ipad, and that simply isn't true if you take the cover off the right way. all you have to do is pull the cover off in the opposite direction of the ipad, not up or down. It works great and keeps the screen clean, you'll love it.

48 of 53 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