Reviews for iPad Smart Case - Polyurethane - Dark Gray

I got this case in January with my iPad and I must admit I was pleased at first, but as I used it the problems became more and more apparent.
First off I noticed that the cover did not hug the screen very well, it would shift in my backpack, turn the screen on and the iPad would be dead before morning classes.
Secondly, the cut outs are all slightly off. I had to use a knife from my garage to widen the charger slot so that it would fit apple's standard lightning cable. Also the hole for the slide at the side is off, and you have to really dig a nail in to get the switch to the "off" position.
Third thing, the way the cover folds should be improved. The keyboard mode is a bit shallow for my liking, however i did manage to take notes on it everyday, but the "movie mode" is terrible. On the Smart Cover it held the iPad at a slight angle to allow stability, but with the this case, it's pretty much straight up, and falls over constantly.
Finally, the build quality is terrible already the hinge is starting to tear at the edges, as well as all the folds on the cover, and the main body of the case is starting to split at the edges.

In short, tis is a solid idea for a case, but it needs some serious refinements before it should wear the apple logo.

30 of 39 people found this useful

I thought it was a good case at first, but it is so uncomfortable to hold. The flap is annoying I wish my parents would have of gotten me a better case

25 of 75 people found this useful

This thing is absolutely terrible. It is uncomfortable to hold. It makes your ipad look like it's wearing an oversized clothing. The flap is not easy to open if you don't have nails and when you open and flip it to the back it doesn't get attached to the back cover so it hangs off your fingers which I find very uncomfortable. And on top of all that it is not cheap. A definite return!

23 of 32 people found this useful

It was cheap, left these weird smudge lines on the screen where the case was creased to fold. The top flap was so difficult to grab when lifting the flap take off most of the time (imagine trying to pick a single piece of paper off a desk top) and the other time it slid off and would not stay in place. Returned it the next day. An embarrassment to all Apple products.

25 of 43 people found this useful

I got this for Christmas, along with the new iPad. While it does a decent job protecting the back of my iPad, the front flap is horrendous. It stopped putting my iPad to sleep and waking it up after three weeks, and the magnets are so weak that the flap doesn't stay closed. Often, I'll go into my backpack and find that it slid to the side, exposing the screen. The 'stand' option is flimsy at best. My only good thing about it is that it puts the iPad at the right angle to function as a keyboard prop up. The edges are sharp as well, making it difficult to hold onto for any length of time. The flap also leaves lines across the screen from where it folds. It's not worth the $60

31 of 44 people found this useful

When I use this case in landscape view, it will fall down! I'm afraid of it breaking my iPad! I always have to hold it, and it gets annoying! I asked apple about this problem and they say it just needs to be broken in. I've had it for about 3 months! When will it be broken in? I do not like this case at all!

21 of 23 people found this useful

The cover is light and very nice looking, puts the iPad to sleep by just closing the cover. Does NOT protect if dropped or bumped. So if you don't have a problem with dropping or bumping it is perfect otherwise get something else. Got an iPad for my grandson online from Apple and bought this cover thinking it would protect it from dropping. When I saw it only covered the screen with a thin cover I knew I was in trouble. Only one offered by Apple. He cracked his screen by the 2nd week. He was walking with his iPad, the magnetic cover came off and it dropped :( He was so sad. Now getting a new screen replaced.

28 of 49 people found this useful

While I am reading my favorite book on my iPad in bed, the sharp edges hurt my hands. I hope that apple will address this problem as I am used to great engineering from apple. Thanks.

9 of 19 people found this useful

Unfinished edges around the lip of the case make this really uncomfortable to hold if used for more than 5 mins. It also doesnt hold my ipad 4th gen securely. Very disappointing quality in total contrast to my fantastic ipad. Avoid.

27 of 33 people found this useful