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iPad 3 Sleep Wake Function Moved - iPad 2 Cases may not work

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maikai

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Mar 14, 2012
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Hi There - we are new here and its nice to be posting on Mac Rumors

We've been told by our supplier of our iPad 3 cases that the sleep wake function sensors are in a different place on the new iPad version 3.

So this means iPad 2 cases being used on the iPad 3 will not activate the sleep wake function even through they activate it on the iPad 2.

However we aren't 100% convinced as it doesn't look like Apple have changed their Smart Cases - it looks like they work with both iPad 2 and 3

We had to pull several iPad 3 cases (Case here) off our site today because of our suppliers warning. The iPad 3 cases sleep wake function worked when we tested it with a iPad 2. However we haven't tested it with an iPad 3 yet.

Has anyone heard anything simular?

Thanks
 
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asdtfdr

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Since the smart cover Apple is selling on their store states that it is compatible with iPad 2 and 3rd generation, I suppose the sleep magnet is on the same place.

Also, I already bought a new iPad case from your website, so it better work! :p
 
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maikai

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Yes I am skeptical about the sleep wake not working on the iPad 3. However the supplier was very sure they wouldn't work.

I will be first in the queue on Friday, with cases in hand :rolleyes:

We have red and white coming in - however they are on hold until we have tested the cases with the iPad 3.

I hope the supplier is wrong as we have sold quite a few already :eek:
 
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Godzirra

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Somewhere on Salisbury plain, and Apple, UK
maikai said:
Yes I am skeptical about the sleep wake not working on the iPad 3. However the supplier was very sure they wouldn't work.

I will be first in the queue on Friday, with cases in hand :rolleyes:

We have red and white coming in - however they are on hold until we have tested the cases with the iPad 3.

I hope the supplier is wrong as we have sold quite a few already :eek:
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If they work out okay, then i might be interested in a red case.
 
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asdtfdr

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maikai said:
Yes I am skeptical about the sleep wake not working on the iPad 3. However the supplier was very sure they wouldn't work.

I will be first in the queue on Friday, with cases in hand :rolleyes:

We have red and white coming in - however they are on hold until we have tested the cases with the iPad 3.

I hope the supplier is wrong as we have sold quite a few already :eek:
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Maybe Apple changed the sensor to the center of the right bezel, where smart cover already got some magnets. Let us know after you try.
The sleep wake thing is not that essential for me, I just like the use of the magnets to keep the cover in place. How many magnets do your cases have and where are they placed?
 
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maikai

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Mar 14, 2012
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Just got this from a supplier in Hong Kong:

Just have a chance to give a try on the NEW iPad.

As you all know, it is 0.6mm thicker than the old one
the curve shape beveling is larger, and
the camera lens is a bit larger too
moreover, the magnet on the cover side has changed
 
GoCubsGo

GoCubsGo

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You're in a world of crap if you sold a ton of iPad 3 cases that don't actually work with the iPad 3 buddy. That's a bummer.

I thought we all knew about the thickness and slight curve before. Did you have some dimensions that allowed you to make new cases or did you say iPad 2 cases worked on the new iPad? I like your cases, and hopefully new iPad 3 owners aren't disappointed.
 
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maikai

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Mar 14, 2012
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Luckily we haven't sold that many. We see that there are lots of seller selling iPad 2 cases as iPad 3 cases mind you

Our iPad 3 cases where designed for the new dimensions. They are deeper than our iPad 2 cases. If you put an iPad 2 in the case its not a perfect fit - a little loose.

However our new iPad 3 cases haven't taken into account any changes to the sleep wake function.

It will come out in the wash tomorrow!!!
 
RetiredInFl

RetiredInFl

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My guess is that Apple puts more magnets in their covers so if by some chance all these new 3rd party covers DON'T work it's because the 3rd party manufacturers were too cheap to initially add more magnets.

If Apple says the original Smart-covers work (and they do say that) than obviously EVERYONE ELSE is doing something wrong if their "on/off" magents don't.

From the MacWorld review:
The 2011 and 2012 iPad vintages are so alike, in fact, that they can use the same Smart Covers. And all but the most exacting iPad 2 cases will probably work on the third-generation model. I tried the new iPad with a few assorted iPad 2 cases hanging around our offices and it fit in all of them just fine.
 
Drag'nGT

Drag'nGT

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The teardown by ifixit will be up today so we'll see when they post the pics.
 
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Grandmaster B

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Mar 9, 2012
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If the magnets moved, how are Apple advertising Smart Covers working with both 2nd and 3rd gen iPad?

My iPad 3 will be here tomorrow and I already bought a Smart Cover.
 
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maikai

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Mar 14, 2012
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I've just heard from our friends at http://www.yoobao.com - they've tested their iPad 2 Executives cases on the new iPad and sleep wake works. However they are making a new iPad 3 Executive case (now in 8 colours) with wider camera hole and slightly more room in the case.
 
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makmps

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Mar 16, 2012
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Doesn't work

I can confirm, two different iPad 2 cases a teknet and an Invision ultra slim.
Both fit fine but the lock/unlock function doesn't work.
:(
 
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gekko21

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Jun 14, 2011
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I have the official smart cover that I purchased with the iPad 2. I can confirm that it does not wake or sleep on opening and closing. Also, it doesn't completely cover my new iPad, leaving a couple of mm at the edge. Not sure if this is because of the tapered back and/or the magnets being in a slightly different place.

Crafty buggers. I'm giving my iPad 2 to my partner who didn't want the smart cover. I bought her a different cover from Amazon thinking I'd keep using the one I've got. Looks like I'll have to get a new one now.
 
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maikai

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Mar 14, 2012
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We just got our lovely iPad 3 and can confirm that the sleep wake has changed on the iPad 3 and some iPad 2 cases will NOT work.

We've tested Yoobao Executives iPad 2 - works perfectly

http://www.maikai.co.uk/en/ultra-sl...-with-sleep-wake-for-the-new-ipad-v-3-hd.html - works perfectly

Our iPad 3 Folio case currently off line - sleep doesn't work on iPad 3 but does work on iPad 2

Our iPad 2 folio case (http://www.maikai.co.uk/en/maikai-ultra-slim-pu-leather-ipad-2-smart-folio-case.html) doesn't work

So I think its going to hit and miss with your iPad 2 cases

We are bracing ourselves for lots of returns :-(
 
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maikai

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asdtfdr said:
I bought this one from your store. Glad it works. Last week I also bought a smart cover from Apple Store for my girlfriend's birthday, if it does not work with the new iPad I'm fu****.
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Thanks for business :0)

We've tested smart case and it works.

We have started to hear some Yoobao cases work and some don't - sounds like it depends on the strength of the magnets
 
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ZipZap

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Its not that the sensor moved as much as its the fact that many cases are using either too few or too small magnets.

The smartcover from Apple works fine and they dont sell different smart covers for the ipad 2 vs 3.

Sometimes cost cutting or being too precise in the design comes back to bite you in the A**.

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tb07-nj said:
my guess is that apple puts more magnets in their covers so if by some chance all these new 3rd party covers don't work it's because the 3rd party manufacturers were too cheap to initially add more magnets.

If apple says the original smart-covers work (and they do say that) than obviously everyone else is doing something wrong if their "on/off" magents don't.

From the macworld review:
The 2011 and 2012 ipad vintages are so alike, in fact, that they can use the same smart covers. And all but the most exacting ipad 2 cases will probably work on the third-generation model. I tried the new ipad with a few assorted ipad 2 cases hanging around our offices and it fit in all of them just fine.
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+1
 
sford56

sford56

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Aug 11, 2011
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maikai said:
We just got our lovely iPad 3 and can confirm that the sleep wake has changed on the iPad 3 and some iPad 2 cases will NOT work.

We've tested Yoobao Executives iPad 2 - works perfectly

We are bracing ourselves for lots of returns :-(
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don't get too confident on this one...the yoobao executive I just got (latest version) does not work with my iPad3, but works perfectly with my old iPad2. To be clear, it fits fine on either, but the sleep/wake does not work on the "new iPad".
 
marmiteturkey

marmiteturkey

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I can confirm that the Sena Florence portfolio for iPad 2 that I bought (and then returned) today fits the new iPad reasonably well, but the sleep/wake does NOT work. Will hold out a couple of weeks for the new model - it was a lovely case.
 
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