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How often do you take your smart cover off?
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I pretty much take it off when im using the ipad for extending amount of time, browsing the web, reading a book, watching a video, etc. It's almost only on when I'm writing out an email so that it is in the typing position.
I put the vote already but just wondering what are you going to make out of this survey
My girlfriend brought hers today, she always has it in her bag, and never takes it off, and that's what happens:
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On both sides...
On both sides...
I put the vote already but just wondering what are you going to make out of this survey
Scientific research........ Idk I was just wondering.
I put the vote already but just wondering what are you going to make out of this survey
Solve the meaning of life.
Interesting poll, I always takes it off, and I thought that's what it is designed for, so you can easily put it on and take it off. I'm surprised to see some many people rarely or never take it off. That's probably why some of the back cases that locks the rod of the smart cover is selling well. The creator of smart cover probably never thought of that.
Great, please post the outcome of your research..would love to see
Okay I'll let you know when it gets published in a journal......or you can look at the top of the page
I'm not certain this is correct. From Apple's website:
And since the microfiber lining gently buffs off any smudges or fingerprints as you move, iPad always looks good on arrival.
I'm sure your method works, but I don't think that's what Apple intended, per se. It's supposed to gently clean itself.
that has not been the case for me. the cover actually leaves lines that I can see where the ridges are. Anyone else???
I was introduced to this method by an Apple employee. I hadn't remotely considered it prior to there suggestion.
I never said it works.
At least, it doesn't for me either. Perhaps it's slightly better than if I had no cover at all, but it's a far cry from Apple's claims. I think it's a great, very clever idea. But that employee was just passing on their own experience. All I'm saying is that Apple didn't design the smart cover with this technique in mind (or, if they did, they've kept it a secret).
Generally at home when im using it for an extended period i probably take it off.
I usually fold it in half around the back so it doest over hang at bottom when in landscape.
The magnets keep it folded.
When im out or using it for short periods around house it stays on & folded.
I usually fold it in half around the back so it doest over hang at bottom when in landscape.
The magnets keep it folded.
When im out or using it for short periods around house it stays on & folded.
I don't take it off... My iblason cover holds it on..
I prefer it this way, rather than having it pop off whenever..
I prefer it this way, rather than having it pop off whenever..
Personally I returned my smart cover because I thought it interfered with the use of the device. The wake/sleep functionality is nice, but the hinge gets in the way when holding the device in the portrait orientation, and it makes the iPad too thick when you fold it back. I found that you had to fold it in half when using it in portrait or else the cover would just flap about. (though that does raise it off a table to protect the back from scratches, which is nice)
It's somewhat useful for propping up the iPad for typing, but not stable at all when you use it to prop the iPad up.
I ended up pulling it off the iPad almost every time I went to use it.
I didn't find them to be particularly high quality either, especially for the price they were asking. The leather marks easily, and I also found that the finish around the hinge started flaking, and it would leave black marks on the side of my iPad and inside of the cover. I had two covers this happened with before deciding to get a refund.
It's somewhat useful for propping up the iPad for typing, but not stable at all when you use it to prop the iPad up.
I ended up pulling it off the iPad almost every time I went to use it.
I didn't find them to be particularly high quality either, especially for the price they were asking. The leather marks easily, and I also found that the finish around the hinge started flaking, and it would leave black marks on the side of my iPad and inside of the cover. I had two covers this happened with before deciding to get a refund.
There are two possibilities here:
- The Smart Cover is cleaning your screen everywhere that's touching, and obviously the hinges don't make contact with the screen.
- The Smart Cover has accumulated lots of oils and/or dirt over time, and deposits them on the glass when you close it.