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Devicewear Ridge for iPad Air 2

I purchased the original Ridge for my iPad Air when it came out and have been very happy with it, so I pre-ordered the Ridge for my new iPad Air 2.

The new case is thinner and feels to be made of stronger material/construction than the original, so the overall thickness of the Ridge + Air 2 is noticeably significantly thinner than Air+original as shown in first picture.

All functionality remains the same -- smart-cover performance is perfect -- as shown below, except for these noted differences:

1. Folding the flap over to flat against the back of the iPad is more difficult than with the original (photo #4). There's no preset crease for this, but I'm thinking this will fold over easier in time after "breaking it in" a bit.

2. In the last pic you can see the material just slightly puffed away from the back ( it's supposed to be loose/unattached there). A minor niggle that has no effect on use and easily lays flat when flipped over -- just to note what's shown in the photos.

Everything else is as before with the original Ridge, with the very nice fitment/cutouts/etc. as shown in the photos. The case has no noticeable affect the sound vibration. I'll update as my Ridge gets some use and the material breaks in over time.

The Ridge™ folio case by Devicewear for the New iPad Air 2 is the whole package: It provides excellent protection for your iPad Air 2 with classic styling and features that are unparalleled.

Designed to both look good and feel good, The Ridge's textured vegan leather exterior shields the iPad Air 2 from bumps and bruises while its soft microsuede interior cushions the screen from scratches.

This slim case provides excellent protection all around. The unique design allows for six varied viewing angles for optimum ease of use, and whereas other cases use the iPad itself to sit in the grooves to allow for multiple viewing angles,

The Ridge™ has a small plastic lip or "ridge" that sits at the bottom of the iPad Air 2 and slips firmly into the grooves to hold the iPad Air 2 in place more securely. It is smart-enabled, utilizing the "on/off" function of the iPad Air 2, and the camera and ports are all easily accessible. With its sturdy construction and classic styling, The Ridge™ is the perfect fit for the iPad Air 2.

• Very Slim Vegan leather case for the iPad Air 2.
• Protective outer casing in sturdy exterior with soft, black microsuede interior.
• Smart enabled so that iPad Air 2 is put to sleep or awakened when case is opened or closed.
• Keeps your case closed with simple magnetic lid no other straps or clips.
• The iPad Air 2 snaps in easily and can be viewed in 5 landscape modes and also flips around for convenient typing feature.

 

[Gix1k]

Thanks for this. I just ordered this case today. 11/10 delivery.

Looks nice and thin here...

 

[Mojer]

Devicewear Ridge for iPad Air 2

I purchased the original Ridge for my iPad Air when it came out and have been very happy with it, so I pre-ordered the Ridge for my new iPad Air 2.

The new case is thinner and feels to be made of stronger material/construction than the original, so the overall thickness of the Ridge + Air 2 is noticeably significantly thinner than Air+original as shown in first picture.

All functionality remains the same -- smart-cover performance is perfect -- as shown below, except for these noted differences:

1. Folding the flap over to flat against the back of the iPad is more difficult than with the original (photo #4). There's no preset crease for this, but I'm thinking this will fold over easier in time after "breaking it in" a bit.

2. In the last pic you can see the material just slightly puffed away from the back ( it's supposed to be loose/unattached there). A minor niggle that has no effect on use and easily lays flat when flipped over -- just to note what's shown in the photos.

Everything else is as before with the original Ridge, with the very nice fitment/cutouts/etc. as shown in the photos. The case has no noticeable affect the sound vibration. I'll update as my Ridge gets some use and the material breaks in over time.

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I think I might like this. Do you know how thick this case is with the Air 2 in it? Thanks

 

[bgro]

I've used the Ridgewears on my iPad 3, 4, Air, and will order for my soon to be Air 2. They are great, quality cases.

 

[rgarjr]

Damn that does look like a nice case.

 

[asleep]

I think I might like this. Do you know how thick this case is with the Air 2 in it? Thanks

I'm sorry, I don't. I'd need some type of calipers to reach over the edge toward the middle to get a good measurement.

All I can do is refer you to their website: http://www.devicewear.com/

I will say the plastic back cover portion it snaps into is pretty sturdy, and the front cover is just a bit thicker I think than Apple 's Smartcover. So it's not hyper thin, but I can drop a two-pound hand weight onto the front or back from waist high and not damage the iPad fwiw.

I'm interested to hear other's opinions of their Ridges on the Air 2.

 

[xXxDieselxXx]

Very nice indeed...

 

[Mojer]

I'm sorry, I don't. I'd need some type of calipers to reach over the edge toward the middle to get a good measurement.

All I can do is refer you to their website: http://www.devicewear.com/

I will say the plastic back cover portion it snaps into is pretty sturdy, and the front cover is just a bit thicker I think than Apple 's Smartcover. So it's not hyper thin, but I can drop a two-pound hand weight onto the front or back from waist high and not damage the iPad fwiw.

I'm interested to hear other's opinions of their Ridges on the Air 2.

Thanks! I am interested in the approximate thickness of this case with the Air 2 in it if you are able to do this. Therefore, placing the case on a flat surface and measuring from the bottom to the top of the cover. My guess is that it might be about 1.5" to 2". Thanks

 

[cliegal]

I got that case. It fits the Air 2 perfectly. I liked it so much I ordered a second, a red one from Amazon, for a change of pace.

 

[rgarjr]

Is there a lock on the swivel or does it flap around? I like to swing the front flap all the way to the back of the iPad, is it comfortable to hold it like that?

 

[asleep]

Thanks! I am interested in the approximate thickness of this case with the Air 2 in it... it might be about 1.5" to 2"

No, no... it's less than 3/4 of one inch thick.

Is there a lock on the swivel or does it flap around?

There's no swivel function on the Ridge. But Devicewear does make a swivel case.

I like to swing the front flap all the way to the back of the iPad, is it comfortable to hold it like that?

Yes, the smartcover folds back flat against the back. This is the function I commented about in the review of it needing some time to break-in/get a good crease. You can see in photo #3 above.

 

[nepats81]

Im glad to see this. I have the Devicewear ridge for my IPAD Air and was hoping the case would be good for the Air 2. I'll probably pick up my Air 2 this weekend, and order the case online.

 

[ibarnett]

Thanks! I am interested in the approximate thickness of this case with the Air 2 in it if you are able to do this. Therefore, placing the case on a flat surface and measuring from the bottom to the top of the cover. My guess is that it might be about 1.5" to 2". Thanks

Received mine yesterday. Very impressed.
FYI measures 1/2" as above.
Cheers