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New-revision Yoobao cases are out! iPad 2 owners, rejoice!

kschles said:
Was disappointed because my Ipad didn't fit properly (the home button was not centered in the cut-out, the cover didn't close well, and the sleep/awake feature didn't always work). This after trying to push in the Ipad as hard as I could.

Finally took William's advice. Took out the Ipad and forced the cover to close as far over as I could (bending the spine a bit helped). Made sure the cover was properly seated, and then put a couple of heavy books on top for several hours. After this my Ipad fit much better. The home button seems centered, the cover closes well, and the sleep/awake function works. Hoping this will continue, and the cover won't revert back to it's bad habits.
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Glad that worked for you! :)
 
Anybody here order the Yoobao as an interim case or a 2nd case? I am just using the apple smart cover right now as I wait for my yoobao to arrive. However, I am wondering if I should order something like a Portenzo or Pad & Quill as another option? It sounds like the Portenzo is a beautiful case.

I am hopeful about the Yoobao, but am concerned about the number of people on here who have had trouble with the Yoobao cover not having a strong enough magnet. I really think the overall design of the Yoobao is excellent, and may suit my tastes better than the wood framed cases ala Portenzo, Dodocase etc. But, if the Yoobao only intermittently has success shutting the iPad off on closures, I am afraid I will need to scrap it.

Here I am forecasting what may or may not occur and haven't even given the Yoobao a shot yet!

I wd be interested in the thoughts of other Yoobao buyers on whether they considered a Portenzo (or similar) type case in their case select process.

Cheers
 
I received my yoobao version 2 yesterday. Here are some observations:
1. Its compact and leaves enough space for other things in my business briefcase.
2. Auto sleep works good and doesn't put ipad to sleep when the cover is folded on the back for reading.
3. Weight is little heavy for my linking but much less than other case I saw. Still a good compact case.
4. The front cover is smaller than back. Not a big deal but looks funny.
5. Leather is good (wasn't my top priority anyway)
6. headphone placement is little off. Other ports (volume etc) are very accessible. Wasn't the case with other book style case I saw.

Happy with the case and wouldn't be buying another case. Would like it more if it was in $30 range.
 
orschinger said:
Reporting from Germany: Got my Yoobao today, here is the videoreview (in german)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipC8stHU9ak
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I could understand only a little, but the picture quality was very good with lots of time examining every possible angle of the case. It certainly looks like the case reviewed was quite nice! I like the very clean sleek lines - so many of the iPad cases are thick or bulky. Also, it certainly didn't look like the reviewer was having any trouble with the case not putting the iPad to sleep as the front cover laid down very very flat. I will be back home tomorrow where my case is waiting for me to try - can't wait as I am so over the Apple Smart Cover!
 
just snatched up a black 16gb and a black yoobao to match it. EXCITED!

had first gen and incase book jacket, too big though. this looks PERFECT.
 
sarends said:
Anybody here order the Yoobao as an interim case or a 2nd case? I am just using the apple smart cover right now as I wait for my yoobao to arrive. However, I am wondering if I should order something like a Portenzo or Pad & Quill as another option? It sounds like the Portenzo is a beautiful case.

I am hopeful about the Yoobao, but am concerned about the number of people on here who have had trouble with the Yoobao cover not having a strong enough magnet. I really think the overall design of the Yoobao is excellent, and may suit my tastes better than the wood framed cases ala Portenzo, Dodocase etc. But, if the Yoobao only intermittently has success shutting the iPad off on closures, I am afraid I will need to scrap it.

Here I am forecasting what may or may not occur and haven't even given the Yoobao a shot yet!

I wd be interested in the thoughts of other Yoobao buyers on whether they considered a Portenzo (or similar) type case in their case select process.

Cheers
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I purchased the brown Yoobao and the STM Skinny. The Yoobao arrived first and it looks great. The magnet function works fine, although I have found it to not put the iPad to sleep a couple of times (when it's suppose to) due to the top cover not matching up with the back exactly. But the wakeup function works fine. No problems folding the cover completely around the back. It does not put it to sleep then. As I mentioned I bought the STM Skinny too but since I'm so happy with the Yoobao, I haven't even taken the Skinny out of it's package..
 
I agree too as above. This is my second case. I still see couple of flaws. First is that the magnet to get the ipad2 to go to sleep is weak. Just enough that it does not activate when you flip it over. But it activates when the front cover is close and you wiggle it. It turns it on and off. They need to make the front cover more stiffer so it doesn't wiggle as much.

2nd is the small flap that holds the ipad2 in place. That one is just too soft and flexible. I think that is one of the main reasons why the smart magnet is occasionally not turning off the ipad2 when it closes. After extended use, the ipad2 tend to slip out of the case just enough that the magnets stop lining up where the magnet feature stop working. Maybe adding velcro to that small flap so the ipad 2 stays tight and stays put and extend the front cover alittle more so it covers it.
 
Headache and Dizziness?!

Just received my Yoobao iPad 2 case from eBay UK and having only had it on for around 3 hours, the smell is horrendous! I am pretty sure this is the revised version of the case because I can fold the cover right around the back and cannot make it sleep. However, this smell is making me a little dizzy...

Couldn't find anywhere which explicitly states that this smell will dissipate, so has it completely gone for anyone and how long should this take? Also, is this chemical smell potentially dangerous?!

Cheers
 
NoIdea! said:
Just received my Yoobao iPad 2 case from eBay UK and having only had it on for around 3 hours, the smell is horrendous! I am pretty sure this is the revised version of the case because I can fold the cover right around the back and cannot make it sleep. However, this smell is making me a little dizzy...

Couldn't find anywhere which explicitly states that this smell will dissipate, so has it completely gone for anyone and how long should this take? Also, is this chemical smell potentially dangerous?!

Cheers
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I had the first version of the Yooboa case and sent it back because of the strong chemical smell. It was really bad. Didn't have a problem with the magnets thougth. I now have the second version and upon opening the box it came in, it had a faint leather smell. Quite different from the first.
 
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Really, $14? what's going on. must be a discontinuation or new product coming? Seemed like it would be mentioned here, we heard all about rev2 well before it came out. hmm.
I ordered anyway, great price if it is the improved revised version 2.
 
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gigaguy said:
Really, what's going on. must be something, a discontinuation or new product coming? Seemed like it would be mentioned here. hmm. I ordered one anyway, great price if it is the improved revised version 2.
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Ordered a red one. Hopefully they're not trying to dump the rev2s in preparation for rev3. Great deal regardless.
 
markere said:
Ordered a red one. Hopefully they're not trying to dump the rev2s in preparation for rev3. Great deal regardless.
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I'd be happy to see a Rev3. Rev2 is a definite improvement, but the top need to be longer and the back flap could use some adjustment.
 
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Well it says newest version, this is how the 2nd one was listed all along I believe. but the skeptic in me wonders. cause version 2 had pretty good reviews, and version 1 was very popular too. but now at less than half price. but this seller also has a good rep, so I would hope they are not trying to mislead.
 
I had just ordered yesterday morning for $33. I contacted Amazon for a price adjustment and they told me to contact AYL b/c they only "fulfilled" the order for AYL, so it's up to AYL to do a price adjustment/credit back.
 
Went on this morning to order at $35, which I saw yesterday and for some odd reason the had this case for $1 + 4.99 Shipping. Scooped it up. Looks like it's now $14.99. No idea why they were selling it for $1.
 
I picked one up for $14. I was going to get one anyway, had it in my cart at $30 last evening, $14 seems really inexpensive. Not as good as $1 but Ill take what I can get.
 
markere said:
Ordered a red one. Hopefully they're not trying to dump the rev2s in preparation for rev3. Great deal regardless.
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Look at what Yoobao did last year with their iPad 1 case. There were 4 or 5 revisions.
 
My Review of Yoobao 2

I've had my case for a couple weeks now.

My Wants: Full coverage for back/sides, thin and light, sleep function, easy two position for typing/viewing, nothing that has to snap in/out for viewing positions.

The Yoobao V2 is still the best I've seen to do all of this. However my iPad2 could have a more secure fit inside the case. The sleep function works best when the iPad is fully inserted (with the cover coming over almost to the edge when closed). However the iPad tends to slip back out slightly when in the stand-up mode or I'm just holding the case in this orientation (with the cover flipped all the way back). Maybe the flap that secures the iPad needs to be longer, or have something to actually secure it/iPad tightly in place. I'm tempted to install some velcro, but I'm sure it will show through the case due to it's thickness.

But I haven't seen any other case that meets my needs. Some are close but leave the ends fully open (STM Skinny), others fully cover, but add significant thickness (Switcheasy Canvas).

I'll keep watching, but for now the Yoobao V2 is the best I've seen. If they are indeed $14.99 via Amazon via AYL, then I paid $20 too much!
 
troyhouse said:
is this for sure rev2, i am ready to place the order.
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ordered 1, hard to pass up this price. maybe its a price mistake as someone got it for 1$.

amazon already shows that the order cannot be canceled as getting prepared for shipment.
 
I'm figuring the $1 & $4.99 shipping maybe was a typo for $14.99
I agree with cz9h3d, this case best meets my preferences. Only thing I'd like better is a case with no screen coverage but all the ones out there all have bigger drawbacks for me, so if screen coverage is the only downside I'll take the yoobao ver 2. I've tried the snap on backs that work with the smart cover but they slip off at the thin areas.

I ordered 3 Yoobao2s @ $14, will keep the color I like best. I have several friends who liked the Yoobao 1 I had and will buy the leftover colors.
 
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