I just bought the iPad 2 and I've been looking at cheaper alternatives to Apple's smart covers. I think I saw some at Deal Extreme. Does anyone here have any recommendations on the cheaper alternatives? Are they just as good as Apple's covers?
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Cheaper alternative to Apple's Smart Cover?
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Marware micro shell folio case is what I have..sexy case and it has the auto on and off feature. Only gripe with it is the magnets aren't as strong as the smart cover in keeping the lid closed. Not that big of an issue though...AND it's a back case and front cover all in one. Pricey if you buy from marware' but amazon is your friend in this case..think I paid 45 with 2 day shipping
Yeah, I got an eBay knockoff & it works great. Costs half the price of the Apple Smart Cover.
What kind of material is it?
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I just found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPad-2-Smar...ccessories&hash=item2eb8b6f88c#ht_2627wt_1163
Is this what you have? Any comments on the quality? Does it securely latch on to the iPad 2?
You can buy actual smart covers on amazon for £9.99.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Black...KP2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322852432&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Black...KP2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322852432&sr=8-1
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lsquare, I bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/30061921692...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2482wt_1185
From the listing:
Pretty sure it's probably the same generic one you found. The knockoffs tend to be around the same price. I'm happy with my cover -- it works like expected, no issues here.
From the listing:
Pretty sure it's probably the same generic one you found. The knockoffs tend to be around the same price. I'm happy with my cover -- it works like expected, no issues here.
Yup! It feels the same, but then again, I've only had my iPad & knockoff Smart Cover for less than a month. But I'd buy again.
Another vote for the Marware Microshell Folio. It acts exactly the same as a smart cover but includes a case for the back. The magnets might not be as strong as the real smart cover, but I haven't had any problems with it. It also has three viewing angles instead of the smart cover's two. I got mine for £25 from Amazon, so it's a lot cheaper than a smart cover.
low cost Google Android tablets !!!
Ainol NOVO 7 Spark the model just stunning And you can buy this and know more about this at
http://www.***********.com/ainol-novo-9-spark
it's basically an iPad 4 running Google Android. It's running the latest Android 4.1 and you can also be updated this version !
It has quad-core CPU, 9.7
retina screen
2GB RAM
16GB flash storage
Just pay $269.99 and Enjoy !
Ainol NOVO 7 Spark the model just stunning And you can buy this and know more about this at
http://www.***********.com/ainol-novo-9-spark
it's basically an iPad 4 running Google Android. It's running the latest Android 4.1 and you can also be updated this version !
It has quad-core CPU, 9.7
retina screen
2GB RAM
16GB flash storage
Just pay $269.99 and Enjoy !
if you really want a smart cover. Newegg has some deals right now where some refurb ones are 19.99 and then a 19.99 rebate. So essentially they are free.
I saw this morning when checking my email.
EDIT: Looks like they sold out that quick. Was on there an hour or so ago.
I saw this morning when checking my email.
EDIT: Looks like they sold out that quick. Was on there an hour or so ago.
fintie at amazon for $5.99
http://www.amazon.com/Unibody-Leath...qid=1368672198&sr=1-63&keywords=fintie+ipad+3
http://www.amazon.com/Unibody-Leath...qid=1368672198&sr=1-63&keywords=fintie+ipad+3
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The Moshi Versa is better and cheaper
I feel like the Moshi Versa cover is way better and will be cheaper considering that with the Apple smart cover you need a back cover to save you from scratches. I recently did a video of the Moshi versa vs. the Apple Smart Cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IBi99hfvak
I feel like the Moshi Versa cover is way better and will be cheaper considering that with the Apple smart cover you need a back cover to save you from scratches. I recently did a video of the Moshi versa vs. the Apple Smart Cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IBi99hfvak