Apple Updates iPad 2 Smart Cover Offerings with Color Tweaks

[kironin]

I think the leather smart cover is a crazy rip off at that price. ...

If you need a case for your iPad 2, I just suggest you look elsewhere before deciding on the smart cover.

Yes, especially since you can find a full grain leather iPad 2 case with smart cover function on Amazon for $25.


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[GorgonPhone]

those covers are very lame..

 

[Mal]

Apple should learn to simply never release anything in Orange. It's not the first time they've discontinued a product in that color range (Tangerine, anyone?).

The adjustments here, while fairly minor, look nice to me. If I were to get an iPad finally (I wish I could justify one now), I'd certainly appreciate these changes to the designs.

jW

 

[mikeoertli]

"Interior color now matches exterior color. The interior side of the Smart Cover facing the iPad screen had previously been a uniform gray color on all models. Smart Covers are now a consistent color inside and out."

My navy blue leather one already has this (bought on launch day)

Mine too.

 

[Dhelsdon]

I don't understand why they got rid or Orange, of course it's not everyone's favourite.. but come on the bright colours are great!

I bought an Orange smart cover just before they were phased out.

 

[EricNau]

Looks like they have yet to update their smart cover page. Kind of surprising; it's been a few hours.

 

[Astro7x]

I think the leather smart cover is a crazy rip off at that price. I got this case because it was on discount ($15) at my Verizon store when I was lucky to get a first generation iPad last June at a great price. It covers the back too and provides excellent viewing angels. Just as nice if not nicer leather compared to the smart cover.

If you need a case for your iPad 2, I just suggest you look elsewhere before deciding on the smart cover.

I don't know... that case looks like it doubles the thickness of the iPad. There is something to be appreciated about a case that covers just the screen while making it as thin as possible.

 

[jll62]

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As mentioned by others, this article is not correct. The leather covers have had matching interior and exterior colors since launch day. I have a black cover and my wife has a navy cover

Only the polyurethane covers had gray interiors.

 

[Doctor Q]

The What's your favorite Smart Cover color? poll has been updated to reflect the discontinued orange choice and the new dark gray choice.

I don't think Apple made this change based on our poll at MacRumors since orange was ahead of green, pink, cream, tan, and navy.

Black and red are the leaders there.

 

[wrinkster22]

why would they discontinue the orange? there was no good reason. Even if they sell few they still are selling.

 

[bushido]

If you look at the comments on the AppleStore about this product you'll see a significant number of people complaining that when this cover was folded to be used as a picture stand (where the iPad stood almost vertically and placed on a shelf) that it often fell over with disastrous consequences). The strength of the magnets was insufficient for this arrangement even though it's a valid thing to do. I'm actually very interested to see if Apple addressed this issue and bundled that fix with all of the cosmetic changes.

i wish this was the only problem with the smartcover, it also doesn't clean but leave really really annoying stripes on the display that u can barely swipe away with a tissue

 

[SandynJosh]

I think the leather smart cover is a crazy rip off at that price. I got this case because it was on discount ($15) at my Verizon store when I was lucky to get a first generation iPad last June at a great price. It covers the back too and provides excellent viewing angels. Just as nice if not nicer leather compared to the smart cover.

Can I get it in Orange??

 

[FoxHoundADAM]

Apple should learn to simply never release anything in Orange. It's not the first time they've discontinued a product in that color range (Tangerine, anyone?).

The adjustments here, while fairly minor, look nice to me. If I were to get an iPad finally (I wish I could justify one now), I'd certainly appreciate these changes to the designs.

jW

The orange one is my favorite.

 

[mobi]

I have been using the Toblino 2 for 6 months and have nothing but good things to say! It has great reviews on Amazon...

 

[needlnerdz]

poor orange... it was the first and only color i considered for mine. also amazing how many naysayers there are for the covers function. i'm oh so impressed by the ability to flip it open and be 'on' - fold it back.. have a stand.. easily rip it off if going commando... it's one of the best designed accessories in my eyes.

 

[biggreydog]

Maybe I just live on an island, but the dozen or so people I see with an iPad all use a black leather cover. I'm glad I got the laser engraving on the back of my iPad!

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Note to Apple:

Start licensing sport team/college logos on the cover. You might find people dumping their plain solid color cover for one or two more featuring their favorite team/college.

Just a thought.

 

[North Bronson]

How much more navy could this be? None. None more navy.

 

[Phazer]

"The best smart cover ever, it's just magical, this changes everything"

 

[SvK]

fugly

 

[BigTroll]

considering i have an orange speck case for my MacBook, and a iskin solo orange case for my 3gs, not to mention the orange smart cover iam sad they are discontinuing it...love live the Tangerine iBook!

 

[baddj]

Is my orange cover a collectible item now?

Thinking the same. I love my orange cover and if I ever have to replace it I'll be sad mite go to a reseller and get a spare.

 

[ipadfangirl]

Apple Updates Smart Cover Color Options

Apple Updates Smart Cover Color Options http://bit.ly/vfdcFH

 

[adder7712]

Loving my orange Smart Cover (coupled with a SwitchEasy orange case). It looks awesome.

 

[Shadyriley]

i have the black leather smart cover anyone have an idea on how to clean it

 

[MartiNZ]

considering i have an orange speck case for my MacBook, and a iskin solo orange case for my 3gs, not to mention the orange smart cover iam sad they are discontinuing it...love live the Tangerine iBook!

Yeah absolutely! I bought a tangerine a few years back - had wanted one for many years more, and it is awesome; why anyone would discontinue something orange is beyond me!