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iPad Anyone here gotten a Smart Case where the left side sits flush?

GreatMightySymp

GreatMightySymp

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The one I bought earlier this month still doesn't sit flush with the case on the left side where the hinge is, so any dust/etc. in the air could easily get into the opening on the top and bottom.

Has anyone gotten one that actually sits flush like the Smart Cover does (meaning mine is a defect) or is it a known issue? If it's the latter I'd probably just get a cover + case to slide it into when travelling, but I like the feel of the leather on the Smart Case.
 
Korican100

Korican100

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GreatMightySymp said:
The one I bought earlier this month still doesn't sit flush with the case on the left side where the hinge is, so any dust/etc. in the air could easily get into the opening on the top and bottom.

Has anyone gotten one that actually sits flush like the Smart Cover does (meaning mine is a defect) or is it a known issue? If it's the latter I'd probably just get a cover + case to slide it into when travelling, but I like the feel of the leather on the Smart Case.
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its because most users fold the front screen protector to the back. This "straightens" out the hinge, so when the front part is back over the screen, it doesn't sit flush because the hinge is stiff.

Since this is leather, hopefully it will "wear in" so to speak, and when folded back, it won't be stiff when returning to normal position.

So i expect all cases to be like this out of the box. You just got to give it the ol baseball glove treatment
 
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Gjwilly

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May 1, 2011
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A folded piece of leather for a hinge is just bad design.
As it wears in the problem is only going to get worse, not better.
The more flexible the hinge gets the less likely it will be to align the cover properly.
 
shenan1982

shenan1982

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Nov 23, 2011
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Nope, which is why I returned mine. Not sure why they didn't make it a hinge like the Smart Cover, would have been a lot better than a leather flap. I returned mine to get the Smart Cover and smart-cover-locking back plate. Love it much better.
 
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Robster3

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GreatMightySymp said:
The one I bought earlier this month still doesn't sit flush with the case on the left side where the hinge is, so any dust/etc. in the air could easily get into the opening on the top and bottom.

Has anyone gotten one that actually sits flush like the Smart Cover does (meaning mine is a defect) or is it a known issue? If it's the latter I'd probably just get a cover + case to slide it into when travelling, but I like the feel of the leather on the Smart Case.
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Thats what i use smart cover and sleeve when travelling, when you fold it back you are holding the same material on cover or case. Least the magnets work on the cover.
If you are in and out of a vehicle like me the leather would be trashed anyway, still need a sleeve/bag.
 
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j.benj

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Jun 13, 2012
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Mine didn't sit flat either. One of the reasons I returned it and went Smart Cover with separate back plate instead. I expected a much sturdier, higher quality case from Apple for the $80 price tag.
 
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courboy

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I took mine back for the same reason and replaced it with the kavaj case. much happier!
 
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kalt

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Oct 17, 2011
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Mine (for a miniR not a full size ipad) is perfectly flush. Even when i put the cover around flat on the back and hold the whole thing by the cover with my thumb on the right side of the case, the left side of the case never separates from the ipad mini.

They're leather products, each one is going to be a little different. I think I got pretty lucky with this case though. I'd take some pics if I knew how to upload pictures here.

FWIW i've seen more complaints about the case for the ipad air not fitting properly than for the ipad mini/miniR.
 
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RoqueCub

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Jul 21, 2011
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If your talking about a case...

I personally did not care for the way fold, where the cover and case meet, it sticks out. This extra flap did not look appealing when it was closed. I also did not care for the way the case covers over the speaker outputs, it muffles the sound.

I ended up finding another case that does not have the extra tag or covers the speaker. Its $20 on Amazon, INVELLOP Black Leatherette Case. The only downside is that its not real leather, however some people swear that it wears overtime better. I'm incredibly happy with it. Apple missed the boat in the case department.
 
mcdj

mcdj

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RoqueCub said:
If your talking about a case...

I personally did not care for the way fold, where the cover and case meet, it sticks out. This extra flap did not look appealing when it was closed. I also did not care for the way the case covers over the speaker outputs, it muffles the sound.

I ended up finding another case that does not have the extra tag or covers the speaker. Its $20 on Amazon, INVELLOP Black Leatherette Case. The only downside is that its not real leather, however some people swear that it wears overtime better. I'm incredibly happy with it. Apple missed the boat in the case department.
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INVELLOP missed the boat in my book. 3 cases, all came unstitched, 2 separated at the edges, after a couple of months of careful light use. Good looking, slim, junky case.
 
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