Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Polyurethane - Dark Gray

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

Hesitant to order this cover given some of the lousy reviews it got, but pleasantly surprised! Works exactly as advertised as a cover and a stand. A bit pricey, but good quality. Wish they had a matching part for the back...

19 of 19 people found this useful

This is a great iPad case. I doesn't cover all the iPad like I hoped for, but it is still, really nice. It have an adjustable case that lets you bend it so you can type easier, and so that you can tilt it up to watch a movie. What I really like is that it's attached to your iPad not by clip, but by magnet, so that way you can take it off easy. What's also great is that it saves you power, so when you close the cover over the iPad screen, it puts it to sleep, and when you open it back up, it's at the spot where you closed it. It's super thin, and I really suggest this as your iPad cover.

20 of 23 people found this useful

I may not agree with the price, but the functionality of the product is unbeatable. After all, it was designed along side the iPad2.

Althought it doesnt have protection for the back, On Amazon, you can find a protector for the back that actually works with the smart cover to provide 360 degree of coverage. I think i paid $2 for it on Amazon!!

I love this product! Innovative and evolutionary!

74 of 83 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

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