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aricher

macrumors 68020
Feb 20, 2004
2,211
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Chi-il
I love the Harry Potter-esque BookBook - awesome. I'm not a fan though of how BookBook implements the corners, kind of clunky, especially when switching to landscape mode. I wish they could make an internal frame like the competition but keep they outer shell as-is.
 

ShuShulSan

macrumors newbie
Apr 6, 2011
1
0
Images from P&Q.

Got it today. I thought people like to see some images. Any question or request is welcomed.

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SINphul

macrumors newbie
Mar 11, 2011
17
0
Out of curiosity, are the corners that hold the iPad in made of foam? Or are they rubber?
 

grimwanderer

macrumors member
Sep 14, 2008
46
12
Blue lining

The blue lining looks better in the pictures above than it does on P&Q's site. I decided against the Octavo as the pictures there made the lining look like baby blue. :)
 

Mr. Moo

macrumors newbie
Apr 12, 2010
2
0
Got mine today with the green interior. Very nice case. I would have preferred real leather at this price, but no big deal. My iPad fit perfectly.

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blueridge

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 14, 2011
253
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Western NC
Mr. Moo.. that looks nice.. thx for sharing.. mine SHOULD be here today.. in fact let me look at tracking :)

EDIT:.. just checked it should be delivered today its in my town main post office.. sweet
 

blueridge

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 14, 2011
253
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Western NC
nice.. saw that in the portenzo thread.. my portenzo order still doesnt show it shipped.. hopefully it will today.. my wife's treeglow is shipping today or tomorrow.. and of course whenever mail runs i should have my pad & quill.. will post pics later today and possibly a video review

EDIT: yes mail just dropped it off.. i like the box it comes in.. full review and pics/video coming tonight when i get off work :)

right off the bat i love the story included and it feels so light.. it wont add much weight to the ipad 2..
 
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Good.Shepherd

macrumors member
Mar 8, 2011
94
0
USA
Edit - what do people use this type case for? looks boxy from pix, maybe they are better in person, this one looks better and thin, I would want nothing to make the ipad considerably bulkier or thick.

There are a few reasons that appeal to people:

1. As a businessman, at times, "being flashy" is counter productive. A case like this can both protect it on a basic level as well as to make the product less flashy. The ability to appreciate understatement is something that arrives with maturity. Not that you can't put your iPad into a flashy case. Do what you want. But that is a strong reason behind these cases.

2. There is an element of security with a new device. You don't always want people to know what you have. This is different from just "not being flashy". It's about being more clandestine in general with new gadgets. Not always important or practical, but for some people in some contexts it's important.

3. The Treegloo product, which is similar to this, begins it's pricepoint at a bit less than most quality back skins. But you got a lot more features with this case (and the tradeoff is size).

For me, I'll use it for work and being out and about in coffee shops, etc. When I get home, I'll pop it out and put my smart cover back on. I also have a leather sleeve to put the ipad/smart cover in if I want to go that route. Between the three cases, pretty much all my bases are covered for all situations. It's a good feeling, and makes it versatile.
 

inf

macrumors 6502
Nov 22, 2006
279
1
Helsinki, Finland
Just put on order in for red inside version...now I wait :p

Pretty Hefty price..89.99dollars. Shipping to Finland was 30dollars :C
 

blueridge

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 14, 2011
253
0
Western NC
Ok.. here is a bunch of pics.. video coming later tonight.. So far i like it alot.. being this is the first moleskine type case i ever owned.. but i like it.. the corners are not that bad.. they look good.. it feels light.. even with ipad in there.. i turned it over and shook it big time (i have it on video) and it didnt budge.. i dont think its going anywhere once you put it in there.. i took it out and it was snug in there.. put it back in with no problem.. i love the lil bookmark :) the blue is perfect color for me go figure :p anyways pics below.. will update when i get the video edited and uploaded..
















EDIT: made my images smaller and link to bigger images..
 
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glen e

macrumors 68030
Jun 19, 2010
2,619
2
Ft Lauderdale
There are a few reasons that appeal to people:

1. As a businessman, at times, "being flashy" is counter productive. A case like this can both protect it on a basic level as well as to make the product less flashy. The ability to appreciate understatement is something that arrives with maturity. Not that you can't put your iPad into a flashy case. Do what you want. But that is a strong reason behind these cases.

2. There is an element of security with a new device. You don't always want people to know what you have. This is different from just "not being flashy". It's about being more clandestine in general with new gadgets. Not always important or practical, but for some people in some contexts it's important.

3. The Treegloo product, which is similar to this, begins it's pricepoint at a bit less than most quality back skins. But you got a lot more features with this case (and the tradeoff is size).

For me, I'll use it for work and being out and about in coffee shops, etc. When I get home, I'll pop it out and put my smart cover back on. I also have a leather sleeve to put the ipad/smart cover in if I want to go that route. Between the three cases, pretty much all my bases are covered for all situations. It's a good feeling, and makes it versatile.

Amen - extremely well said for the more mature biz guys here. I am splitting my cases into 3 situations I will be in:

1. Home and family outings- a back and a smartcover

2. "informal" business situations - as in seeing my accountant, meeting other people for lunch on personal projects, etc - for this I will go a bit flashy - a red treegloo

3. Full formal business - corporate sitations where flashy is not the best practice - A black/red Pad and Quill.

That really should cover it...and all for a lot less than the cost of good suit.
 

SINphul

macrumors newbie
Mar 11, 2011
17
0
Thanks for the pics Blueridge. I'm excited to see your comparison review to Portenzo. I ended up canceling my Portenzo and went with P&Q because of the superior customer service, but if there is a noticeable quality difference, I might bite the bullet and reorder.

I'm particularly curious about the P&Q rubber corner strips versus the Portenzo rubber stoppers...
 

blueridge

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 14, 2011
253
0
Western NC
Thanks for the pics Blueridge. I'm excited to see your comparison review to Portenzo. I ended up canceling my Portenzo and went with P&Q because of the superior customer service, but if there is a noticeable quality difference, I might bite the bullet and reorder.

I'm particularly curious about the P&Q rubber corner strips versus the Portenzo rubber stoppers...


you are welcome.. i am editing video footage now.. should have it done b4 midnight.. gotta watch Big Bang Theory first :)

I have 2 portenzos coming and my wife has a treegloo coming.. so all 4 will be reviewed and then compared.. before i decide which i want to keep :)
 

Daghost

macrumors newbie
Apr 2, 2011
7
0
Just pulled my Octavo from the mail. It's beautiful - form, craftmanship and shape are absolutely top notch. The only thing I'm seeing right now is a slight pulling of the paper backing on the non-IPad side just at the edge of the spine. It's slight but there.

Has anyone else experienced it?
 

unsungsong

macrumors newbie
Apr 8, 2011
1
0
Disappointed in Octavo and the company that makes it

I am very disappointed with the Octavo case, but more so with Pad and Quill themselves. I have contacted 3 different times about a problem I am having with the case, and they have yet to reply. The cover on mine is warped slightly so that even when closed, the magnet causes the iPad2 on/off sensor to activate and deactivate continuously. The magnet also interferes with gameplay when the case is opened all the way back, turning the iPad2 off in the middle of an Angry Bird's flight is frustrating. The company admits that this fault sometimes happens and even jokingly say on their website that they have included that feature at no extra charge. When you pay $60 for a case plus an additional $10 to ship it, quality control should be guaranteed. I am really disappointed because the case looks nice and is convenient to carry the iPad2, but as it is it is not practical to use the case when the iPad2 is in actual use. I have tried to contact them through their website and through email, but have not received a reply. I know I can return within 7 days, but I would have to pay shipping and where the defect is their fault, I should not have to pay. The case also makes the iPad2 weigh twice as much and its width also can get in the way of functions.:mad:
 

blueridge

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 14, 2011
253
0
Western NC
I am very disappointed with the Octavo case, but more so with Pad and Quill themselves. I have contacted 3 different times about a problem I am having with the case, and they have yet to reply. The cover on mine is warped slightly so that even when closed, the magnet causes the iPad2 on/off sensor to activate and deactivate continuously. The magnet also interferes with gameplay when the case is opened all the way back, turning the iPad2 off in the middle of an Angry Bird's flight is frustrating. The company admits that this fault sometimes happens and even jokingly say on their website that they have included that feature at no extra charge. When you pay $60 for a case plus an additional $10 to ship it, quality control should be guaranteed. I am really disappointed because the case looks nice and is convenient to carry the iPad2, but as it is it is not practical to use the case when the iPad2 is in actual use. I have tried to contact them through their website and through email, but have not received a reply. I know I can return within 7 days, but I would have to pay shipping and where the defect is their fault, I should not have to pay. The case also makes the iPad2 weigh twice as much and its width also can get in the way of functions.:mad:

have you tried to contact them on their facebook page? i tested mine yesterday because some people were saying the sleep fuction was going on when folded over.. it did not do that on mine.. yet.. i did use it last night for 3 hours in my lap and holding it like a book with no screen issues.. hopefully they will contact you and help you take care of it.. check them out on fb.. let us know what they say..

about the weight.. that was a given.. anything added to the ipad 2 is going to make it more bulky and weigh more.. so not sure why you are upset about that.. thats the nature of these moleskine cases..
 

kettybear

macrumors member
Mar 30, 2011
56
0
Did anyone receive a 10% coupon and can pm it to me? I've contaced P&Q twice asking for a coupon and they haven't responded. =(
 
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