Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Polyurethane - Light Gray

I got a smart case and the magnets didn't work from day one as so as I put it on the ipad it wouldn't stick to the screen and it was loose

8 of 13 people found this useful

The cover looks nice but its nearly useless. First, there is not vertical orientation stand. Also in vertical, it only fits on the left so if you hold the ipad with your left hand you have to hold the awkward feeling cover as well. It doesn't fit on the right side at all. Next, if you are trying to use the horizontal stand anywhere except a table it won't work. There are two horizontal stand modes and neither works well if you are sitting it flat on a table. The more upright horizontal stand ends up falling over simply because there isn't enough weight or size in the cover. If you're laying in bed and try to prop it up it just won't work. It falls backward instead. The flatter stand barely stays in place and the cover snaps off regularly. Ultimately this cover is a useless waste of money. It looks pretty but it doesn't work in the simplest of uses other than a tabletop. Save your money and buy a more solid third party cover/case.

29 of 47 people found this useful

I bought this for $40 expecting a case living up to Apple's extraordinary standards.
What I received was a piece of junk I think I'll return.

The hinge is wobbly and the iPad feels like it will fall over face-forward when in the upright position.

The holes for the switch and headphone jack are not centered, making them difficult to access.

But worst of all... When you open the case, I would have expected the flap to magnetically stick to the back so that I can hold one-handed without half the flap hanging down. That just looks stupid and gets in the way.

Better advice: buy the Smart Cover and the Belkin plastic back with the embedded magnet. That combination actually had some thought put into it.

Really Apple!? You can do better. And I expect you. Steve would have as well.

56 of 74 people found this useful

This light grey smart cover looks great with the silver/grey color on the back of the iPad. And I really like the way it works ... very creative of Apple & an excellent example of how this company thinks outside the box. Now that I've used it for a while, I can't imagine having an iPad without this smart cover. This cover feels great to the touch too, soft, velvety, yet grippy.

By the way, Belkin makes a slim "Snap Shield" cover for the back of the iPad that works great with this smart cover, if you worry about scratching the aluminum back. Might be cheaper to just go with the Apple smart case though.

21 of 29 people found this useful

I've been using this cover for three months now. I left it attached to my iPad for all this time and I have not had any issues with it.

Contrary to many negative reviews in this page, it's never scratched the metallic back surface of my iPad, neither I had it unattaching from the device inside a backpack nor while I was using it as a stand for watching movies. Also, I can't see how the smart cover could possibly make it difficult to charge the device. The hinges are nowhere near the 30 pin connector port.

If your smart cover presents any of the above problems, it's faulty and you should replace it in the nearest apple store.

My only concern is that it seems to be losing its magnetic strength over time. I'm not sure if I have a faulty smart cover, I'll see how it goes and will surely be swiping for a new one if it comes to a point I am no longer able to suspend my iPad by pulling it from the cover.

An issue particularly related to the white cover is that it gets dirty over time; even slightly dark stains are very noticeable, so you better learn to wash it periodically.

22 of 26 people found this useful

The only thing good about this is the fact it puts your iPad to sleep. It constantly falls off. I have been using it since Christmas and I pretty much hate it. I did buy a different cover but it doesn't put it to sleep as well. Ugh!

19 of 26 people found this useful

There is no reason to hate this accessory at all. I just bought one for my new iPad i just bought, and it is wonderful! It is to put on and it kind of cleans the screen. I also love the stand/keyboard angles the smart cover provides. Overall, it's a great accessory for anyone.

21 of 25 people found this useful

Perfect product at first, but after two months it no longer stuck well to my iPad and it didn't serve it's purpose. Turned out to be a waste.

24 of 31 people found this useful

New Ipad3, bought smart cover that only covers front with magnetized attachment. Watch out!!! I picked up the Ipad (thumb on cover rest of fingers on back) and the magnet cover came off and allowing my Day Old Ipad to hit concrete. I've had my Ipad1 from just shortly after they came out and never dropped it. Real disappointed when Best Buy told me sorry nothing they could do, i didn't buy their protection package (which was expensive compared to Apple's).

Went to Apple store and they replaced it with nominal fee plus gave me deal on Apple plan for two years. Apple I appreciate it, Best Buy go #*&*!^ yourself.

38 of 53 people found this useful