Got my Yoobao Slim!! (HQ pics)

thatappleguytoday · Dec 15, 2010

I was looking for a folio type case that looked and felt professional. All the cases I've seen at Apple, Target, AT&T, etc...all were nothing special to be found. So I did some searching on this forum and the net, and found that people liked the Yoobao Magic and Slim. I went with the slim, well for I'm thinking its slimmer and not a fan of those 3 groove-type cases. Well, it was definitely worth the $40 I spent for it! Top quality stitching and love that its real leather. Ordered on Mon and got it today, Wed.

So, anyone looking for a folio, look no further!

Only downside (for me) is that I use my iPad in landscape 99% of the time and like the speaker on the top right. With the case, the speaker is on the bottom left when in "typing position". Not a deal breaker at all.

Thought I'd share some pics with everyone

bigjnyc · Dec 15, 2010

wow that is a nice looking case. Thanks for posting this, I'll be getting my fiancee one of these along with her iPad for X-mas instead of the Apple case I was planning on getting her. She will love this.

thatappleguytoday · Dec 15, 2010

bigjnyc said:
wow that is a nice looking case. Thanks for posting this, I'll be getting my fiancee one of these along with her iPad for X-mas instead of the Apple case I was planning on getting her. She will love this.

Not a problem, glad i can help. Yeah it's super sleek and professional looking.

pm me and I'll send you the eBay link I got it from

lunarmac · Dec 15, 2010

Just wondering if the slim can fold flush all the way back.

Thanks.

thatappleguytoday · Dec 15, 2010

lunarmac said:
Just wondering if the slim can fold flush all the way back.

Thanks.

I can fold it all the way back to still use comfortably when on the couch or in the bed

I like that i can lay the flap down in my lap and then just angle the iPad anyway i like..the leather feels great in the hand than grabbing the slippery aluminum back

Hope this helps

jck1634 · Dec 17, 2010

Ordered mine on Monday and expecting it today. Thanks for the pics. Looks exactly what I wanted.

thatappleguytoday · Dec 17, 2010

jck1634 said:
Ordered mine on Monday and expecting it today. Thanks for the pics. Looks exactly what I wanted.

No problem

Share your thoughts when you receive it

I'm loving this case so much!

gelie · Dec 17, 2010

map1978 said:
I was looking for a folio type case that looked and felt professional. All the cases I've seen at Apple, Target, AT&T, etc...all were nothing special to be found. So I did some searching on this forum and the net, and found that people liked the Yoobao Magic and Slim. I went with the slim, well for I'm thinking its slimmer and not a fan of those 3 groove-type cases. Well, it was definitely worth the $40 I spent for it! Top quality stitching and love that its real leather. Ordered on Mon and got it today, Wed.

So, anyone looking for a folio, look no further!

Only downside (for me) is that I use my iPad in landscape 99% of the time and like the speaker on the top right. With the case, the speaker is on the bottom left when in "typing position". Not a deal breaker at all.

Thought I'd share some pics with everyone

How much thicker and heavier is it compared to the original Apple case? Thanks

thatappleguytoday · Dec 17, 2010

gelie said:
How much thicker and heavier is it compared to the original Apple case? Thanks

Not much at all

If anything the added thickness and weight makes the case more luxorious

Makes the apple case look like a $2 amazon case IMO

gelie · Dec 17, 2010

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thatappleguytoday · Dec 17, 2010

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jck1634 · Dec 18, 2010

map1978 said:
No problem

Share your thoughts when you receive it

I'm loving this case so much!

This is easily the best case Ive used for my iPad. Just bulky enough to hold but still feels slim in the hand.

thatappleguytoday · Dec 18, 2010

jck1634 said:
This is easily the best case Ive used for my iPad. Just bulky enough to hold but still feels slim in the hand.

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Glad you like it

Def agree with you, I won't need another case

Hoping the 2nd gen stays the same with just internal upgrades, just so I can keep this case

casajencol · Dec 18, 2010

Apart from Ebay, does anyone know a UK Retailer of these cases?

lunarmac · Dec 18, 2010

I guess this doesn't answer my question.

Can you fold the cover flat behind the iPad like the Apple case or does it form a little wedge?

map1978 said:
I can fold it all the way back to still use comfortably when on the couch or in the bed

I like that i can lay the flap down in my lap and then just angle the iPad anyway i like..the leather feels great in the hand than grabbing the slippery aluminum back

Hope this helps

jck1634 · Dec 19, 2010

lunarmac said:
I guess this doesn't answer my question.

Can you fold the cover flat behind the iPad like the Apple case or does it form a little wedge?

it folds all the way back, but doesnt sit completely flat because of the leather tab on the back of the case. I wouldnt call it a wedge though. its flat enough.

Amsterdave · Feb 3, 2011

I can't seem to figure out how to PM you, map1978!

Can you please send me the ebay link that you used to order that case? (or the vendor).

Thanks!!

Also, are you still as happy with the case as you were in December??

rumbletum · Feb 3, 2011

Thanks for the review and pictures, looks exactly what I've been looking for

Tobster3 · Feb 3, 2011

map1978 said:
Only downside (for me) is that I use my iPad in landscape 99% of the time and like the speaker on the top right. With the case, the speaker is on the bottom left when in "typing position".

Is it not possible to insert the iPad the other way to avoid this?

EazyWeazy3 · Feb 4, 2011

Very nice case!

I like it a lot.

Amsterdave · Feb 4, 2011

Tobster3 said:
Is it not possible to insert the iPad the other way to avoid this?

The port openings would not align that way.

RichardMZhlubb · Feb 4, 2011

I have one of these and it's my favorite iPad case so far (I've gone through the Apple case, a Dodo case and a Portenzo case). My one minor complaint is that the leather tab gets softer over time and it becomes more and more difficult to get it into the slot when using the case as a stand.* But it's a problem I can deal with and it certainly doesn't cause me to reconsider the purchase.

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*After adding a couple of different Viagra/Cialis jokes at this point in my draft post, I thought better of it and decided to stick to the high road.

djransom · Feb 4, 2011

Just ordered mine. I made the mistake of ordering the Griffin Elan last week only to check out the reviews and notice that it blocks access to certain functions on the iPad. For those looking for a link to purchase via ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350433672493&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Austin M. · Feb 4, 2011

That is very cool, lovely pics by the way.

rumbletum · Feb 5, 2011

My case arrived today, beautiful, much prefer it to the official Apple one which I had been using.

Got my Yoobao Slim!! (HQ pics)

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