iPad Smart Cover - Leather - Black

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality and design

    • Written by from Monroe

    I chose to buy my iPad cover from Apple because I assumed it would be of excellent quality. Boy was I wrong! I wanted a black cover and so had to buy the leather version because the poly one does not come in black. I LOVE my iPad, but I hate the cover and regret buying it. First, the magnetic hinges frequently come off the iPad. Second, the quality is poor, and although I’ve only had it for a little over a month it seems to be well on the way to falling apart. Third, when folded int the two stand positions, it isn’t very stable. Fourth and most egregious is the fact that the leather is almost suede-like and is easily stained and smudged and not easily cleaned. After a month of use, the thing is filthy. This is the first product sold by Apple that has been a disappointment, and in the future I will buy my Apple related accessories from outside vendors. For example, my two iPhone covers (not from Apple) have been of high quality, very durable and less expensive.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Very very nice

    • Written by from Bridgeport

    I have to say that while the cover is not completely protective (the rear housing is exposed) the cover, particularly leather, is beautiful and supple. Soft to the touch but stiff enough to protect your screen against bumps. I paired my Black Leather Smart Cover with an InCase soft touch black back protector which is still very thin and attractive, its specially made to work with the Smart Cover by leaving a slit on the side open for the magnets of the cover. The rear of the InCase also has an internal thin magnet that attracts and hold the smart cover back when in use which is.. smart.

    In general I really like this offering from Apple. I wish the design had thought of the practical need to protect the entire unit but this is a typical elegant Apple solution to protecting the delicate glass of the iPad 2.

    Not sure about the plastic version of this product but the soft underside of the leather will tend to transfer any oils to the glass which bothers me- thats a reason I favor the matte screens over the shiny ones. Those can be had for around $19 or so in other places. So this product isn't perfect as pointed out above hence the 4 stars but its close. If you can afford leather then I would suggest it.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

    • Written by from Merion Station

    Got this for my dad as a Christmas present for his work-issued iPad, but a co-worker got him one of the polyurethane ones and gave it to him within days of him getting his iPad. After reading reviews of the polyurethane iPad Smart Covers, I decided that mine was better and that he should use that one instead, so I gave him mine early. The iPad Smart Cover works well--you can tell that it is locking the iPad 2 when you close it if you have the sound up, it protects the screen, and it looks professional (plus it hasn't ripped or torn yet). Excellent product, Apple.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Poor Quality

    • Written by from Amsterdam

    My black leather iPad cover is falling apart at the seams after just a few months of normal use. It is also falling off the metal hinges causing the magnets to slip and turn the iPad on unexpectedly. I expected better workmanship on a product so highly priced. Don't waste your money on the leather cover!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Price

    • Written by from Sydney

    For the price of this product and what it does I would not recommend this to anyone. I do not believe this product is worth $79.00.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Brilliant cover

    • Written by from phoenix

    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.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice Feel

    • Written by from BEND

    The Smart Cover for the iPad has a nice feel to it, and the leather version is much better than the polyurethane version (I have one of each). the only problem is it doesn't offer any protection for the back of the iPad

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Still like it!

    • Written by from Cloquet

    I've had this cover for about a month now, no regrets... This doesn't include the rear case, but I knew this going in (for the price though you might expect it). I use the Incase black rear case cover and it's a good match. For travel I stick it in a inexpensive netbook sleeve for added protection.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Definitely worth the money!

    • Written by from Adelanto

    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. :)

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great cover

    • Written by from Gowanstown

    Bought this cover a few weeks ago and im impressed, it keeps the dust of the ipad screen and gives it a fashionable look. Allot of reviews about this cover said that it gets dirty and such, really though, you wouldnt take your leather coat camping or to gym or to a really dirty atmosphere, why would you take a leather cover? All in all its a great cover.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not good for new iPad

    • Written by from MARKHAM

    It may be good for iPad 2 but to the new iPad the magnet wont sit perfectly and not covering back side is big minus
    This needs an upgrade too to for the new iPad

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    iPad

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

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    perfect

    • Written by from salt spring island

    works great, looks great,pleasant to hold

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    iPad Smart Cover - Black Leather

    • Written by from OVIEDO

    A little disappointed in my leather smart covers durability. One year and it is trashed. The leather is separating from itself where the metal hinge is located. In hindsight, I should have opted for the Polyurethane cover. With it being almost half the price I could have purchased two of them for the one leather cover. Live and Learn!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    You can't put it on wrong, which is pretty cool. And it goes on quick.

    • Written by from BATTLE CREEK

    You can't put it on wrong, which is pretty cool. And it goes on quick. However, you have to fold it up to get any kind of angle with it and I find it gets in the way when its on my lap. I haven't found a decent cover, yet. It's also greatly overpriced for what it is. I paid $79 in the Apple Store 11 days ago.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Frayed corners

    • Written by from Fullerton

    Stay away from the leather cover. The corners fray with light use. Not durable

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Ipad 2 Smart Cover

    • Written by from Chalfont

    It is an innovative screen cover with the magnets turning the Ipad on every time you open and close it. It protects the screen itself fairly well, but it provides no protection for the back of the Ipad. Thankfully you can get the Smart Cover compatible back cover. It also doesn't have strong magnet hinges so you have to be careful not to pick your Ipad up the wrong way. Overall, it is a nice case that you can get in a handful of lively colors. The only complaints over it seem to be user errors, so I would recommend this product other than the fact that it is a little pricey.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Smart Cover

    • Written by from LA MIRADA

    Really nice front cover, but for the money I paid you would think it would have a back cover. Therefore I'm not happy with this and now I'm thinking about buying another one that will protect the front and back.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Smart Covers dont go well on ipad 3 generation!

    • Written by from Charlotte

    I got an ipad 3 generation to replace my ipad 2. They told me that the smart covers from the ipad 2 would fit, and they do. I have 1 major issue though. They seem to not fit around the side of the new ipad well and tend to fall off easy. This is most likely due to the fact that the new ipad is slightly thicker. i still recomend this product for your new ipad 3 generation however if you want a better fitting case go with one of the incase sleeves designed for the ipad 1st generation. ipad 3 fits well.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Smart Cover

    • Written by from Greenville

    This cover is PERFECT! I am amazed at how easily people complain when they should be so thankful. This cover is everything you could possibly want for your iPad. It's easy, convenient, priced great and never fails. Wish everything in life was this good.

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