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New STM Kicker iPad2 Case Is Available
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Just found this page with some pics and info:
http://support.stmbags.com/Retail Support/Spec Sheets/Product Spec Sheets/STM kicker_spec_1_1.pdf
http://support.stmbags.com/Retail Support/Spec Sheets/Product Spec Sheets/STM kicker_spec_1_1.pdf
Holy crap!
This new case is a total win. The skinny was already best case on the market, but people had two small complaints: fraying material and the tab may be loose. This addresses both of them. And damn it looks really good too. Reeeeeeeaaaallllly good.
The question now is: black or mushroom? Or both?
Thank you for posting that.
More pics
Go to support.stmbags.com and click on Images>product images>Photos per style name>kicker, there are 13 photos of the new case. It has a plastic kickstand that has two lengths, a shorter one for typing with three positions and a longer one with three positions for viewing. They've done away with the tab so the case stays closed only with the magnets. There are no pictures of the flap folded fully back, but hopefully it will lie flat in that position and maybe even be held back by the magnets.
Go to support.stmbags.com and click on Images>product images>Photos per style name>kicker, there are 13 photos of the new case. It has a plastic kickstand that has two lengths, a shorter one for typing with three positions and a longer one with three positions for viewing. They've done away with the tab so the case stays closed only with the magnets. There are no pictures of the flap folded fully back, but hopefully it will lie flat in that position and maybe even be held back by the magnets.
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Sorry, that link should be support.stmbags.com:
http://support.stmbags.com/?cwdRelPath=Images/Product%20Images/Photos%20per%20Style%20Name/kicker/HI%20RES/&view=list
The only downside I see to this case is the large footprint needed when viewing in the most upright position. Oft times desk space is limited and this would take a lot of room. I do think I'll keep my stm skinny.
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Man, the leather has a very nice kinda vintage look to it. I can't decide between mushroom and black!
STM really did a good job here. I'm freaking impressed man. I wish I could go ahead and pre-order today.
STM really did a good job here. I'm freaking impressed man. I wish I could go ahead and pre-order today.
The case is not leather. It Is leather-like. Similar to the "leather" used in most cars. The leather seats in most cars are only partially leather. Usually just the surfaces that you body touches. The balance is synthetic.
Inside those two raised corners are magnets. Holds the case shut without the flap. The on/off magnet is separate inside the lid further down.
I disagree. The case is still slim, doesn't cover the bezel, works as a smart cover and eliminates the one thing that most complained about: the tab. The kickstand can be used or just left folded down and the case just functions as a folio case. Seems perfect in my opinion. And I have received confirmation that when the cover is folded all the way back, it will sit flat.
