Reviews for iPad Smart Cover - Leather - Black

If you want my honest opinion, here it is. This cover does what I expect it to, and does it extremely well.

I am typing this review on my iPad using the cover to prop it in the right angle. It holds my iPad at an amazing angle to type with. The other "movie" angle holds my iPad steady to be able to watch movies while in front of me.

I chose the black leather because I am an entertainment technician (video, lighting, sound, etc.) and it looks extremely professional, the microfiber side keeps fingerprints in three rows which are easily eliminated with one swipe of the cover while detached, it prevents my screen from scratching while transporting (which happens to me a lot).

The magnets are extremely strong and I can actually hold my iPad by the cover ( DON'T TRY THIS). I still reccomend holding the iPad by the iPad itself.

Yes, it only protects the screen, but that is what it was designed for, to be thin, lightweight, and to protect only the screen.

Overall, this cover works exactly how I expected it to (I watch the keynotes) and that is all that I could ask for.

37 of 40 people found this useful

The Black Leather Smart Cover is the only way to go! I find it is a rather classy look. I have never had any problems with the magnet dis-engaging, as I do not pick up my iPad up, by using the Smart Cover. Match the the Black Leather Smart Cover with the proper cover,for the
back of the back of the iPad, and it is all good! I like the look and feel of the leather, versus the
poly. Black Leather is the only way to go (just my opinion).

40 of 50 people found this useful

I keep reading reviews from folks who have purchased the cover, apparently without doing their homework. The cover is NOT an all protective case, nor was it intended as such. It is a remarkably designed multi function product that is intended to protect the face/screen only.

I have the black leather version purchased with my iPad 3. It fits like a glove, magnetically atttaches very solidly. It is segmented in a manner that allows it to remain attached and act as a screen tilt or vertical holder, in either landscape or portrait position. I use it to wrap around the back of my iPad and act as a scuff deterrent. However, I have found the back doesn't scuff, anyway, it may be just me, but who cares if it has a minor scuff or scratch?

The cover is very thin, compared to the others I researched. It is so thin, I actually slip it into an insert originally designed to slip in papers and documents in my leather note pad. The note pad closes completely and it is not apparent it contains my iPad. Remarkable! With the iPad and cover inserted, it remains only 5/8"-3/4" TOTAL thickness. People are astounded when I open my leather note pad and produce an iPad 3!

Bottom line: yes, it's not cheap, it's a screen cover/protector (not a case), works EXACTLY as intended and is very sleek and professional. Well worth the price!

I shopped for over an hour and examined everything offered. My conclusion was simply, Why would you purchase an iPad 3 and wrap a case around it that renders it capable of battlefield use and leaves you with a bulky, gawdy tool that is as cumbersome as a laptop? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

28 of 31 people found this useful

I had the poly grey for about a week and half and had to change to leather, once I put black leather on the ipad, it felt again like an ipad. The poly was cheep feeling, and felt like something that belonged on a toy, even though the leather may degrade over time, the poly felt like it wouldnt last long either, if not shorter time. Deff worth the quality and appeal the leather has. I also felt the hinge was better on the leather, it might just be in my head. very happy, now.

23 of 25 people found this useful

I looked at all the cases out there, and have to this is the best choice for me. I love the minimalist concept of this case, as well as the ease of use and the leather does a grea job of protecting the screen. It does get scratched up, but I think it looked better worn ( like most things leather). Also does a great job of protecting the back when open. When closed I just sit it face down and the back of the iPad still looks new. I even let my 8 year old neice play with my iPad all the time and it shows no wear. You do need a sleeve for travel, but that is easy enough. I highly recommend this case for anyone who is looking for an easy to use, light weight, and very attractive case for their iPad.

20 of 23 people found this useful

I put up an earlier review but forgot to mention:

1) No i have not had problems with it falling off my 3rd gen iPad
2) Its a really cool stand.
3) In addition to the magnets that hold it onto the iPad at the hinge the cover also seems to have magnets inside the cover to fix it to the iPad on the side opposite the hinge which is cool.
4) Those magnets also help u when u roll it up to use it as a stand. Ive & Co REALLY thot this thru.
5) Yes the crud that collects on any iPad, iPhone or other touch screen device does tend to form a couple of lines on the screen if u leave the cover closed for more than a few hours. But those lines aren't worse than the rest of the fingerprints. u don't notice them much when u turn on the bright screen. And yea its a fact of life that u need to clean off the screen of an iPad every once in a while anyway. The cover doesn't make the problem worse IMO.

I would not own an iPad without this cover.

18 of 21 people found this useful

Those people who have rated this cover poorly must have received a faulty cover...or the beautiful simplicity is somehow lost on them. This is a very brilliant cover. Very simple, but highly effective. It covers the most important surface...the screen. It protects while allowing the elegance of the iPad to still be accessible. It amazes me people who buy an iPad or iPhone and then proceed to hide all the beauty with a bulky cover that screams..."I live in such fear..." of dropping my iPad that I will hide the beauty and elegance from sight and touch. Sad. The iPad is a tough tool...it can't be dropped any more than a laptop...but it doesn't need to be bubble wrapped from the world. The iPad cover allows the elegance to live on and add joy to the owners life every time they flip open the leather cover and it comes to life. The cover flips to support the iPad perfectly in two primay positions....low angle for viewing downward on the table and high angle for movie viewing. It does it all simply and with durable beauty. Although not required, but when combined with a sleeve cover it is the perfect match. I use a timbuk2 sleeve so when my ipad is sharing space in my backpack it has additonal protection. The smart cover is very much worth the money...great product.

18 of 22 people found this useful

I originally bought the non leather case in blue. I didn't even realize there was a difference between the case and the cover, I just wanted to save some money. I used that case for about a week and decided that my iPad deserved more than that; it made my purchase feel cheap. I decided after researching that I wanted a leather cover to show off my iPad instead of hiding it behind the blue case. In my honest opinion, this case should come standard with the iPad. It is the perfect accessory for it. You get to cover the iPad and protect the main surface as though you are closing a laptop. I actually got the iPad to replace my old MacBook and I am never turning back. I know that the price for the leather cover seems steep, but after spending so much on the iPad itself, it seems worth the investment. The design of the product is flawless as I didn't expect the leather cover to look this good. I have a white iPad and went with the black leather; I must say it looks fantastic. I highly recommend this product. :)

17 of 21 people found this useful

i think this is really cool because it wakes up the iPad when its asleep and it protects the iPad

15 of 17 people found this useful