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Cases which Support Smart Cover?

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Josh Kahane

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Aug 29, 2006
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Hey

I have an iPad with a Smart Cover and preferably need something to protect the back.

If you could point me to some good sleeves, bags and just any case which will cover the back and let me keep my smart cover in use I would appreciate it, thanks. I don't need the back covered at all times, just at least while its being transported about in my bag for example which is why Im ok with sleeves. Price isn't an issue either so more premium options are cool.

Thanks.
 
I'm in the same boat. I was originally leaning towards a "screen protector", but am now thinking of some like a case. The Incipio Smart Feather looked cool but I haven't heard anything great about it. The Switcheasy CoverBuddy seems like a great option as you can still take the Smart Cover off and it is thin. Only problem is that they do not have one for the new iPad.
 
81Tiger04 said:
I'm in the same boat. I was originally leaning towards a "screen protector", but am now thinking of some like a case. The Incipio Smart Feather looked cool but I haven't heard anything great about it. The Switcheasy CoverBuddy seems like a great option as you can still take the Smart Cover off and it is thin. Only problem is that they do not have one for the new iPad.
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My Incipio Smart Feather is out for delivery today, should have it in a few hours, I'll try to post some pics later.
 
Do you guys prefer your smart cover secured to the back cover or prefer it to not be secured?

What is the advantage of both?
 
JonLDavis said:
Do you guys prefer your smart cover secured to the back cover or prefer it to not be secured?

What is the advantage of both?
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I personally would love to have a magnet on the back of a case to hold the smart cover in place when opened. However, I prefer the security of the incipio smart feather holding the smart cover on the iPad at all times rather than a magnet holding it open. I'm going to try adding magnetic tape/small magnets to my smart feather for the best of both worlds
 
veereihen6 said:
My Incipio Smart Feather is out for delivery today, should have it in a few hours, I'll try to post some pics later.
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Please do.

mis204 said:
I personally would love to have a magnet on the back of a case to hold the smart cover in place when opened. However, I prefer the security of the incipio smart feather holding the smart cover on the iPad at all times rather than a magnet holding it open. I'm going to try adding magnetic tape/small magnets to my smart feather for the best of both worlds
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I saw a case (on this forum somewhere) where there is a magnet attached.
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=598150#

But does it secure it like the smart feather supposedly does?
 
Hmm, seems a few options are popping up, but Im cautious about cases like these which snap on the back and I used a Speck Smart Shell with a smart cover on my iPad 2 and it dents the aluminium where it clips on.

This is why I have been further tempted to get a sleeve just for transport use.
 
OK, just got my Smart Feather.

It's exactly what I was looking for.

  • Adds minimal bulk to the iPad
  • Locks the Smart Cover on, but still allows it to fold flat around the back
  • I got the Frost color so its a bit opaque and you can still see the Apple logo and any engraving you might have gotten.
  • Corner protection seems to be pretty good
  • All ports/switches seem to line up.
  • Comes with a microfiber screen cloth and a screen protector (which I hesitate to put on because I SUCK at it!)
 

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A couple more pics:
 

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I would highly recommend the Belkin snapshield. I just picked up the one designed for the iPad 3 and it's really nice.
 
deeddawg said:
Thanks for the pics. Any thoughts about whether there's enough clearance to accommodate a skin under it such as a BestSkinsEver?
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Doesn't look like there's much space. Plus the way it secures on the side opposite the hinge (the volume switch edge), it just barely snaps over the edge. So anymore thickness and I don't think it would catch. But I could be wrong.
 
veereihen6 said:
Doesn't look like there's much space. Plus the way it secures on the side opposite the hinge (the volume switch edge), it just barely snaps over the edge. So anymore thickness and I don't think it would catch. But I could be wrong.
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Thanks. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't fit.

We'll see; I ordered one via Amazon a couple days ago and applied my BSE skin last night. Worst case, I'm out the cost to ship it back to Amazon. If I have to choose one vs other I'll go with the BSE as it worked well on my ipad2.
 
Forgot one pic of the back panel showing the opacity of the Frost color.
 

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deeddawg said:
Thanks. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't fit.

We'll see; I ordered one via Amazon a couple days ago and applied my BSE skin last night. Worst case, I'm out the cost to ship it back to Amazon. If I have to choose one vs other I'll go with the BSE as it worked well on my ipad2.
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BTW, ordered mine straight thru Incipio because I got a 20% disc from Amex Open
 
johndoejohndoes said:
How do you use the camera if it folds over the back?
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Don't forget that the Smart Cover is segmented so it can be folded into quarters. So if you have it flipped around the back of your iPad and need to take a picture, you just grab the free end of the Smart Cover and fold it in half.

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aristobrat said:
Don't forget that the Smart Cover is segmented so it can be folded into quarters. So if you have it flipped around the back of your iPad and need to take a picture, you just grab the free end of the Smart Cover and fold it in half.

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Sweet, well I stuck with the Lexington because I'd have to get a $70 Smart Cover too. But it looks nice!

And they're sending me the replacement for free...so I'll get to keep two! (I'll probably sell the non-magnet one)
 
aristobrat said:
Don't forget that the Smart Cover is segmented so it can be folded into quarters. So if you have it flipped around the back of your iPad and need to take a picture, you just grab the free end of the Smart Cover and fold it in half.

Edit: random Internet pic
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+1 exactly, but I never really intended for my iPad to be a main source of photo and video taking.

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johndoejohndoes said:
Sweet, well I stuck with the Lexington because I'd have to get a $70 Smart Cover too. But it looks nice!

And they're sending me the replacement for free...so I'll get to keep two! (I'll probably sell the non-magnet one)
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Just get a non-leather smart cover....save yourself $30 clams.
 
veereihen6 said:
+1 exactly, but I never really intended for my iPad to be a main source of photo and video taking.

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Just get a non-leather smart cover....save yourself $30 clams.
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I'll sell the non-magnet one for like $30 on Craigslist...and we'll see from there.
I want a black cover and they obviously only offer that in the more expensive leather. The Poly has some bad color options in my opinion...but your love your setup?
 
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