Targus Rotating Stand/Case for iPad 2 = AWESOME

jeremyf0923 · Mar 26, 2011, 09:26 AM

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share a customer review for anyone looking for a great case (promise I don't work for Targus!). Rec'd my order from Amazon yesterday for the Targus Versavu 360 degree rotating stand/case (model THZ045US). Fit and finish are superb. iPad 2 locks into a hard case with a leather back and then a leather front folds for the portfolio look. The swivel mechanism works great and frames the Apple logo on the back of the iPad 2. This might be one of my favorite things about it - looks really cool as well as being a great feature.

Here's a link on Amazon's site with good pics - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N62HZI.

Happy case shopping to all... I am glad I found one that I love!

Spooky73 · Mar 26, 2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyf0923

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share a customer review for anyone looking for a great case (promise I don't work for Targus!). Rec'd my order from Amazon yesterday for the Targus Versavu 360 degree rotating stand/case (model THZ045US). Fit and finish are superb. iPad 2 locks into a hard case with a leather back and then a leather front folds for the portfolio look. The swivel mechanism works great and frames the Apple logo on the back of the iPad 2. This might be one of my favorite things about it - looks really cool as well as being a great feature.

Here's a link on Amazon's site with good pics - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N62HZI.

Happy case shopping to all... I am glad I found one that I love!

Own this as well. Love it as well.

naples09 · Mar 26, 2011, 09:59 AM

Has the smell gone away? The one I bought had a very strong odor.

JonCh101 · Mar 26, 2011, 10:17 AM

Wow, I have been using the one I bought for my iPad 1 for my iPad 2. But I really like this new version of the case. Anyone found these in stores yet? Would like to buy one today.

alex2792 · Mar 26, 2011, 10:19 AM

It looks like it adds a lot of bulk to the iPad.

Kwill · Mar 26, 2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2792

It looks like it adds a lot of bulk to the iPad.

bulk = protection

Pirahna · Mar 26, 2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naples09

Has the smell gone away? The one I bought had a very strong odor.

The odor on mine is slightly less after having it about a week but definatly still there.

Pirahna · Mar 26, 2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonCh101

Wow, I have been using the one I bought for my iPad 1 for my iPad 2. But I really like this new version of the case. Anyone found these in stores yet? Would like to buy one today.

Most best buys seem to have these in stock.

jeremyf0923 · Mar 26, 2011, 10:37 AM

Agree - bulk equals protection. But not too bulky to be honest. Just right for me.

Does have an odor, but not offensive to me. Just got it yesterday....on mine you literally have to have your nose to it to smell it. I read that it goes away after a few days.

Haven't seen any of these in stores yet. To be honest, selection of iPad 2 cases in store has really sucked. Amazon shipped pretty quickly tho so if you order today you should have it next week.

JonCh101 · Mar 26, 2011, 10:45 AM

Hm, not in the Cincinnati area. I just called the 4 stores closest to me, along with the ken wood apple store....

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As far as the smell, like I said I have the IPad 1 version of this case. The smell goes away after about a month. As far as the bulkyness, the case offers great protection and is easy to hold in situations where the iPad is in danger of being dropped. If your letting a friend use it you have the peace of mind of it being ok if they drop it etc. It easy to take out of the case if you know the iPad will be safe. This new version seems to take away allot of the bulk.

When I bought my IPad 1 I tried a bunch of different cases before settling on the targus (truss case). If you buy the new version you won't be disappointed, they offer the best balance between protection and ease of use IMO.

TomRaz · Mar 26, 2011, 12:46 PM

I owned the Targus Ipad 1 Truss case which is similar and really liked it. When picked up the Ipad 2 at BB on Friday 3/18/11 they just started selling the Targus Ipad 2360 swivel case.

It adds a little bit of weight and thickness to the Ipad 2 but also adds a bunch of style and protection because of the hard shell the Ipad 2 sits in.

The smell went away after about 1 day.

I also had a chance to play with one of the Ipad 2 covers from Apple. I have to admit the self centering feature is cool with the magnets but I still prefer the Targus Ipad 2 360 case.

Just my 2 cents worh

CoreyMac · Mar 26, 2011, 12:52 PM

I also own this case and im glad Its the one I went with. I almost fell for the smart cover hype but then thought about the practicality of it and it just didnt make sense for the money. The targus 360 does add bulk, but not a whole lot, looks professional, and stands any way i want it to (portrait, landscape, slight angle for typing, lid flipped behind to hold in one hand) really the best case for the buck in my opinion.

frenzo142 · Mar 26, 2011, 04:24 PM

I saw this on sale at the Apple Store in McLean, Va. today. It looked really sleek and stylish.

It's too bad that the video accompanying the listing on Amazon doesn't actually show the 360-degree rotation in motion. I'd really like to see how that works before I'd commit to buying it.

snakemajestic · Mar 26, 2011, 04:34 PM

I dig the targus cases for the ipad 1.

I have question about this one though....Is the hard backing (where the iPad snaps into place) rough on the back of the ipad??

Is it lined with anything or is just hard plastic on the aluminum back? And do you think this could lead to scratching the back of the ipad?

thanks!

Cutwolf · Mar 26, 2011, 04:49 PM

Mine came yesterday and when I smelled it, I immediately put it on the balcony and had myself screened for cancer.

jeremyf0923 · Mar 26, 2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakemajestic

I dig the targus cases for the ipad 1.

I have question about this one though....Is the hard backing (where the iPad snaps into place) rough on the back of the ipad??

Is it lined with anything or is just hard plastic on the aluminum back? And do you think this could lead to scratching the back of the ipad?

thanks!

It attaches to the hard plastic very securely - doesn't move so can't scratch the back - hasn't scratched mine at least.

To all that are hating on the smell - maybe your noses are more sensitive than mine...it is not that bad!

falconeight · Mar 27, 2011, 11:59 PM

I just picked one of these up and I have to say that after using the forever falling off smart cover it is awesome. I have had many cases but this one is solid and being able to rotate the screen is pretty cool. It is stylish, provides ample protection, functions perfectly, and is solid. Love it well with the price.

mapexvenus · Mar 31, 2011, 09:43 AM

I love this case!!!

but the smell is something I can do without. It quite strong and I really worry about what people who come in close proximity to me (when I am carrying my iPad) will think. As long as they don't associate the smell with me I guess

jeremyf0923 · Mar 31, 2011, 09:49 AM

I've had mine a week now...the smell is almost completely gone. I have to literally have my nose less than an inch from it to smell it. So for all of you worried about the smell....there is hope!

Salsero58 · Mar 31, 2011, 12:07 PM

Taped a piece of strip magnet to the cover, now it wakes my ipad2 upon opening and sleeps when shut.

TomRaz · Mar 31, 2011, 03:10 PM

The smell went away after a few days. Where would you place the magnet on the cover to control the screen sleep ?

Pipper99 · Mar 31, 2011, 03:31 PM

I almost bought this case last night at BB, but when I felt the rotating plastic on the back where the back of the iPad would rest, I wondered if that wheel, for lack of a better term, would scratch the aluminum backing. I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any scratches.

Blakjack · Mar 31, 2011, 03:33 PM

I chose the the one that didnt swivel because I HATED the look of the 360, Plus I hardly ever use my ipad in portrait anyway.

Igantius · May 11, 2011, 06:44 AM

What's typing at the lowest angle like?

blazinz · May 11, 2011, 07:06 AM

For me it seemed like there wasn't really an angle created for typing. Just two viewing angles for vertical n horizontal. It's a nice looking case! But the added bulk made it heavy in the hand when usinging it. For travel tho it has really good padded protection. I personally just couldn't take the weight wen holding it with one hand viewing anything for to long. I returned it, went home n placed an order for the STM skinny.

Mar 26, 2011, 09:26 AM	#1
jeremyf0923 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2010	Targus Rotating Stand/Case for iPad 2 = AWESOME Hello everyone, Just wanted to share a customer review for anyone looking for a great case (promise I don't work for Targus!). Rec'd my order from Amazon yesterday for the Targus Versavu 360 degree rotating stand/case (model THZ045US). Fit and finish are superb. iPad 2 locks into a hard case with a leather back and then a leather front folds for the portfolio look. The swivel mechanism works great and frames the Apple logo on the back of the iPad 2. This might be one of my favorite things about it - looks really cool as well as being a great feature. Here's a link on Amazon's site with good pics - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N62HZI. Happy case shopping to all... I am glad I found one that I love!
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Mar 26, 2011, 10:45 AM	#10
JonCh101 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2011	Hm, not in the Cincinnati area. I just called the 4 stores closest to me, along with the ken wood apple store..... As far as the smell, like I said I have the IPad 1 version of this case. The smell goes away after about a month. As far as the bulkyness, the case offers great protection and is easy to hold in situations where the iPad is in danger of being dropped. If your letting a friend use it you have the peace of mind of it being ok if they drop it etc. It easy to take out of the case if you know the iPad will be safe. This new version seems to take away allot of the bulk. When I bought my IPad 1 I tried a bunch of different cases before settling on the targus (truss case). If you buy the new version you won't be disappointed, they offer the best balance between protection and ease of use IMO.
	0

Mar 26, 2011, 12:46 PM	#11
TomRaz macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2009	Me Too ! I owned the Targus Ipad 1 Truss case which is similar and really liked it. When picked up the Ipad 2 at BB on Friday 3/18/11 they just started selling the Targus Ipad 2360 swivel case. It adds a little bit of weight and thickness to the Ipad 2 but also adds a bunch of style and protection because of the hard shell the Ipad 2 sits in. The smell went away after about 1 day. I also had a chance to play with one of the Ipad 2 covers from Apple. I have to admit the self centering feature is cool with the magnets but I still prefer the Targus Ipad 2 360 case. Just my 2 cents worh
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Mar 26, 2011, 04:24 PM	#13
frenzo142 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, DC	I saw this on sale at the Apple Store in McLean, Va. today. It looked really sleek and stylish. It's too bad that the video accompanying the listing on Amazon doesn't actually show the 360-degree rotation in motion. I'd really like to see how that works before I'd commit to buying it. __________________ Mac: 13" MacBook Air (8/2012) iPod: Nano(RED) 6th Gen 8GB iPhone: 5 Black 16GB (12/2012) iPad: 3rd Gen White 32GB (AT&T)
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Mar 27, 2011, 11:59 PM	#17
falconeight macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs	I just picked one of these up and I have to say that after using the forever falling off smart cover it is awesome. I have had many cases but this one is solid and being able to rotate the screen is pretty cool. It is stylish, provides ample protection, functions perfectly, and is solid. Love it well with the price. __________________ Macbook retina, iphone 5, Ipad mini, Ipod nano
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Mar 26, 2011, 09:59 AM	#3
naples09 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	Has the smell gone away? The one I bought had a very strong odor.
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Mar 26, 2011, 10:17 AM	#4
JonCh101 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2011	Wow, I have been using the one I bought for my iPad 1 for my iPad 2. But I really like this new version of the case. Anyone found these in stores yet? Would like to buy one today.
	0

Mar 26, 2011, 10:19 AM	#5
alex2792 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009	It looks like it adds a lot of bulk to the iPad.
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Mar 26, 2011, 10:37 AM	#9
jeremyf0923 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2010	Agree - bulk equals protection. But not too bulky to be honest. Just right for me. Does have an odor, but not offensive to me. Just got it yesterday....on mine you literally have to have your nose to it to smell it. I read that it goes away after a few days. Haven't seen any of these in stores yet. To be honest, selection of iPad 2 cases in store has really sucked. Amazon shipped pretty quickly tho so if you order today you should have it next week.
	0

Mar 26, 2011, 12:52 PM	#12
CoreyMac macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	I also own this case and im glad Its the one I went with. I almost fell for the smart cover hype but then thought about the practicality of it and it just didnt make sense for the money. The targus 360 does add bulk, but not a whole lot, looks professional, and stands any way i want it to (portrait, landscape, slight angle for typing, lid flipped behind to hold in one hand) really the best case for the buck in my opinion.
	0

Mar 26, 2011, 04:34 PM	#14
snakemajestic macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	I dig the targus cases for the ipad 1. I have question about this one though....Is the hard backing (where the iPad snaps into place) rough on the back of the ipad?? Is it lined with anything or is just hard plastic on the aluminum back? And do you think this could lead to scratching the back of the ipad? thanks!
	0

Mar 26, 2011, 04:49 PM	#15
Cutwolf macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2010	Mine came yesterday and when I smelled it, I immediately put it on the balcony and had myself screened for cancer.
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Mar 31, 2011, 09:43 AM	#18
mapexvenus macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	I love this case!!! but the smell is something I can do without. It quite strong and I really worry about what people who come in close proximity to me (when I am carrying my iPad) will think. As long as they don't associate the smell with me I guess
	0

Mar 31, 2011, 09:49 AM	#19
jeremyf0923 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2010	I've had mine a week now...the smell is almost completely gone. I have to literally have my nose less than an inch from it to smell it. So for all of you worried about the smell....there is hope!
	0

Mar 31, 2011, 12:07 PM	#20
Salsero58 macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2010	Magnetic Strip Taped a piece of strip magnet to the cover, now it wakes my ipad2 upon opening and sleeps when shut.
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Mar 31, 2011, 03:10 PM	#21
TomRaz macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2009	The smell went away after a few days. Where would you place the magnet on the cover to control the screen sleep ?
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Mar 31, 2011, 03:31 PM	#22
Pipper99 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX	I almost bought this case last night at BB, but when I felt the rotating plastic on the back where the back of the iPad would rest, I wondered if that wheel, for lack of a better term, would scratch the aluminum backing. I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any scratches.
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Mar 31, 2011, 03:33 PM	#23
Blakjack macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tallahassee Fl.	I chose the the one that didnt swivel because I HATED the look of the 360, Plus I hardly ever use my ipad in portrait anyway. __________________ 1.051.855.000
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May 11, 2011, 06:44 AM	#24
Igantius macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2007	What's typing at the lowest angle like? __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man."
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May 11, 2011, 07:06 AM	#25
blazinz macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	For me it seemed like there wasn't really an angle created for typing. Just two viewing angles for vertical n horizontal. It's a nice looking case! But the added bulk made it heavy in the hand when usinging it. For travel tho it has really good padded protection. I personally just couldn't take the weight wen holding it with one hand viewing anything for to long. I returned it, went home n placed an order for the STM skinny.
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