iPad If you bought a smart case, what do you think?

[JorgeG]

I bought the blue smart case for my 32GB Space Grey iPad Air.

I don't notice any noticeable difference in weight or bulk. I feel safer that the back is covered though.

Only minor issue is sometimes when I stand it up and type, it falls on it's back maybe due to not being magnetically held in the back as another user stated.

Otherwise great product

 

[Capt T]

Still getting used to the case, it is growing on me. I had the Belkin back cover with the Smart Cover on my iPad 3. It is still quite a bit lighter than that. Thickness ends up being about the same. But I am fine with that.

The case fits the iPad Air very well. And I feel it is better protected than the smart case + belkin back case.

Not sure how I like the 3 sections instead of the 4 yet...

 

[That70sGAdawg]

Where did you find the Belkin Sheer Shield for iPad Air in stock? Belkin has them listed as pre-ordered.

Also, the weight on the Apple Store FAQ is 10.9oz for the SmartCase, so the combo you cite should be larger difference.

I had and loved the iPad mini Belkin Sheer Shield case. It was super light and thin. I can't imagine the SmartCase, which I'm currently using, is as thin.

I found the Belkin back shell case at a local Best Buy. That's shipping/ package weight, not product alone weight...

 

[Treq]

Don't like it. It feels cheap and I don't like the hinge. I had a Smart Cover for my iPad 2 and I liked the metal hinge much better. The new case for the air just doesn't seem to close flat and if I flip it all the way around it feels like I'm bending it too far. I think I'm going to return it and get a Smart Cover.

 

[Photography]

I found this great review on the smart case for the iPad Air. It appears to collapse when lightly pressed in the keyboard mode and the viewing mode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1oOarWv9s

 

[courboy]

Am I the only person who actually quite likes the smart case?!

I bought the brown one to go with my black ipad air, although I might change it for a black one. The case feels of good quality and I like how it fits snuggly with the ipad. It does add more bulk and weight than the Smart Cover but it clearly protects more. In the past I had the Smart Cover with a snap shield on back and this so worked well, but I am reluctant to get a Smart Cover with it not being leather anymore.

The ipad is still much lighter and smaller than the previous gens even with the case and I am quite pleased with it. it's not cheap, but it's not actually that expensive here in the UK either - when compared to the previous smart covers; £65 vs £59 for extra rear protection.

 

[Vertigo1]

What I'd actually like is a version of the smart case which is just the back part and which works in concert with the smart cover. That way I can just remove the cover completely when I want to rather than folding it round the back.