Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Polyurethane - Dark Gray

I was quite disappointed in the build quality of this case. I returned it the day I got it. The form and fit is not snug, and feels very cheaply made.

The smart cover portion does not line up flush ontop, and I had constant problems with sleep and wake functionality. There are tons of third party covers that do the job better.

I highly recommend you look and feel in a store before buying.

I am still baffled that Apple thought this case was quality they would put their name on...

The purpose of a protective cover is to protect, but this barely fits the bill. Apple is famous for it's impeccable design and engineering, but this time they focussed too much on form and not enough on function.

The cover is held to the iPad with magnets, so when any sort of weight is applied, say that of an iPad, it separates from that which it is supposed to protect. This means that if you accidentally grab it only by the cover, your iPad will go crashing to the ground (and in my case, the screen shattered).

Also, because it uses strong magnets, don't put it in the same bag as your wallet if you don't want to wipe your credit cards, and don't put it next to any portable hard drives either, unless you are trying to erase them. The old Apple iPad cover they made for the 1st generation was much better, even if it was a bit uglier. At least it worked.

I love the simplicity and ease of attachment. It provides good protection of the screen from accidental scratches, etc. It also provides you with something comfortable to hold when using it. BUT, it leaves the screen with dirt, dust, or grimy marks. It just bugs me to see those smudges. It goes against what Apple says (i.e. "its microfiber lining keeps your iPad screen clean" LOL!!!).

Its portable, light, and easy to fold, the BEST color is grey cuz its more manly ;)

This was a waste of money. The magnet is weak. Stand function is weak. Protection is far from sufficient. Definitely not a good option if kids will be using it. I upgraded from the original iPad and case and there weren't many Apple-recommended options. Throwing this one away and buying a 3rd party case.

The Smart cover was not made to be a case for protection or for preventing scratches to the back. I love my Smart cover. It maintains the integrity of the iPad design. I personally prefer the polyurethane and think that it is more durable. I have mine combined with the neoprene sleeve, and it is perfect. The incase origami sleeve works particularly well with the smart cover and gives me a lot of different angles on which to prop the iPad. I love the Smart cover.

It was completely useless, offered no protection, did not stand firmly, kept dropping off. I had to constantly worry about not knocking it down while using the iPad. If you're buying it for the cool factor remember that it won't look very cool when it hardly stays on. This is not a practical choice by any standards.

I find this cover keeps disconnecting from my iPad 3 whenever I attempt to use it as a stand in either of the positions displayed in the demo video. It also disconnects easily if I just fold it behind the iPad. It's only redeeming quality is that it protects the display when I transport my iPad in a pack. There are many better and cheaper options to use. Yes I've connected it correctly to my iPad.

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.

I have used this for over 6 months..no problems. Saves the battery, works great as two angle stand, easily cleaned the vinyl with soft cloth and mild soap, magnets continue to work fine...no problem, microfiber does keep screen safe and cleans it as well. Most of all...it's slim great looking design compliments the Apple IPad design and impresses people when they see me using it's functions. If you other critics want full protection, you should have bought a laptop with a case!
Just buy one.