Reviews for iPad Smart Case - Polyurethane - Dark Gray

The magnetic connection comes off too easily. Because of this...my iPad slipped from the cover and shattered on impact. Definitely not worth the money. Replacing it with something more secure once I get my iPad repaired!!

This cover, which I ordered 4 for myself and family protects the Ipad and all its corners well. However, standing the Ipad is another story. The back part should have two sections; at the most three. To divide in four sections, the Ipad is too top heavy and keeps falling back. If you let it continue to fall back you will end up breaking glass.

You could improve by sectioning in two the stand and also, include a place where stylus can be carried.

I have always wanted a Smart Cover for my iPad and was so excited to get one. Got it home and discovered that it did not fit the new iPad securely at all, especially in the corners and on the "binding" side of the case. I love the color and was so disappointed that it did not fit well. I returned it and bought a different case.

Don't like viewing angle of the landscape position. Hard to view screen when angle is almost at 90 degrees instead of comfortable 45 degrees. Had cover for 2 woks and angle still has not broken in or changed. Also don't like color options. Why is black not available?

The typing angle is too low when you fold the cover back and when the cover is used as a stand, it's not very sturdy.. I wanted black, which is not offered in the full smart case, so I settled for dark gray, but it's not as dark as pictured. It's more of an industrial gray. The light gray looks like dirty white. Red isn't really true red, pink, blue and green remind me of an Easter basket. They couldn't have offered worse colors. I don't mind paying $50 for a case, but I shouldn't have to settle for unattractive colors and limited functionality. I liked the first generation iPad case much better.

I really like the fit and finish of this case. I want to love this case, but the sharp edges of it make it painful to hold for any length of time.

The problem is that the edges dig into the palms of your hands.

I'm going to have to return it and search for something that won't hurt to use.

I have used both the Apple cover plus aftermarket back cover and the new smart case. I do prefer the former based solely on the ease of opening it. The smart case is much more difficult to open. It requires you to use a fingernail to pry it open. The older combination of cover and protective back cover was by comparison much easier. My wife has an aftermarket case but the magnetic switch to put the iPad to sleep doesn't always work. It too is much easier to open. Advice, try them in the store.

I like the wake up feature and folding but this feels so cheap. NOT WORTH $50.

Form
This case is a nice looking iteration of the original iPad case but of course that is subjective. It has nice curves that compliment the iPad with cut outs for the speaker, mute switch, headphones and 30 pin connector. The accented volume button with plus and minus graphics is a nice touch as is the power button. The apple logo is also nice.

Fit
Here is where the smart case fails miserably. The case does not fit snug, it some times pops out if held in a certain way and there are gaps big enough between the iPad and the case that you can see right through. I tried this case with both an iPad 2 and iPad 3rd generation which is bigger and to my surprise they both fit terribly. This is a big FAIL. FYI I've tried two different smart cases purchased months apart to see if I just got a bad case.

Function
The smart case does it's job, it protects the front and back of the iPad, the stand seems to work well on flat even surfaces and it turns the iPad on and off as intended. The buttons as described early are a nice addition. The edges of the case are hard and seemingly sharp, it is very uncomfortable to hold and fails in this respect. Users have also complained of magnetic hold of the cover being week and therefore disengaging easily but have also complained about the cover being difficult to open because it sits flush with the case and requires finger nails to lift it open, I agree with the complaints. So for function it does what is intended but falls short, leaves much to be desired. So it kinda Fails in my book.

I hope this review is helpful to buyers.

I dropped my ipad the other day while it was in this case, took it out and it was completely fine. Keeps the ipad up.

Cons:The suede on the inside gets picks up any stains, it's crazy. The flap doesn't pick stick to the back of the case, and the from of the case is ripping apart because.
I DON'T RECOMMEND.