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Impossible case requirements?

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Ruffian829

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I've read tons of reviews and posts on this forum but I still can't quite find a case that'll work for me... I am starting to wonder if one exists
Right now I have an incase book jacket- I don't like it because 1) its way too thick, 2) it won't lie flat when the cover is folded all the way around (this drives me NUTS) and 3) the cover that flips around has started to warp and become slightly U shaped so it doesn't lie flat.

I like the look of the Toblino 2 and the SwitchEasy Canvas but I use a logitech wireless keyboard with my iPad on a daily basis and I need the keyboard to be able to fit right in front of the iPad (some of the desks at school are pretty small)- I am worried that that front clip will prevent the keyboard from fitting in front of the iPad when it is in a viewing mode. The keyboard is about 5" deep.

So I'm looking for a thin, folio type case, preferably leather but I am not that picky at all (although the reports of the strong smell of yaboo cases totally turned me off) that will work with my keyboard set-up and that will lie flat when the cover is folded all the way back. I don't have $100 to spend either (thinking like $60 or under). I dont really care if it has auto sleep/wake although it would be nice.

ANYONE have ANY recommendations?
 
I worried about "traveling" so much with it to school in my bookbag to use just a smart cover and a hard case type on the back. I got
One for my mom- some Griffen one and it felt super cheap

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Oh and I wanted an actual case (not clear skin) because with my luck I'll drop it or my one year old will get ahold of if or something.
 
Have you looked at Vaja? They're kind of pricey but they fit, work and protect all in a slim package.
 
Anyone have any experience with the Speck Fit Folio? I saw it at target- seemed kinda cheap feeling?
 
Ugh now I'm all worried about the edges being so exposed but I guess that's just a tradeoff
 
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Does the Evio only offer that one typing position? No viewing angles?
With so many reports of the smart cover moving I didn't think it was the best option for being in a bookbag. And I'm not a huge fan of the covers folding positions as I heard they don't work well on soft surfaces?
 
Ruffian829 said:
I've read tons of reviews and posts on this forum but I still can't quite find a case that'll work for me... I am starting to wonder if one exists
Right now I have an incase book jacket- I don't like it because 1) its way too thick, 2) it won't lie flat when the cover is folded all the way around (this drives me NUTS) and 3) the cover that flips around has started to warp and become slightly U shaped so it doesn't lie flat.

I like the look of the Toblino 2 and the SwitchEasy Canvas but I use a logitech wireless keyboard with my iPad on a daily basis and I need the keyboard to be able to fit right in front of the iPad (some of the desks at school are pretty small)- I am worried that that front clip will prevent the keyboard from fitting in front of the iPad when it is in a viewing mode. The keyboard is about 5" deep.

So I'm looking for a thin, folio type case, preferably leather but I am not that picky at all (although the reports of the strong smell of yaboo cases totally turned me off) that will work with my keyboard set-up and that will lie flat when the cover is folded all the way back. I don't have $100 to spend either (thinking like $60 or under). I dont really care if it has auto sleep/wake although it would be nice.

ANYONE have ANY recommendations?
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I know you are looking for a folio but the speck handyshell is the best case. I cant recommend it enough. Its rugged and that fixed handle is so versatile as a stand and convenient for holding. Only drawback is lack of a front cover.
 
ZAGG LeatherSKIN + Apple Leather Smartcover has a very nice feel, appeareance, and has proven to be robust in a thin minimalistic packaging.

If you want impact protection, get an Otterbox.

You can't have both.
 
My concern with a hardshell and no front cover or a smart cover and just a zagg shield or the like is that I need to be able to put this in my bookbag and have it survive, I worry that leaves it a bit unprotected?

So far, I think my best option is to stick with the book jacket despite the downsides, I haven't been able to find anything else that looks like it'll work.
The spec fitfolio or the ifrogz summit looked good but the mixed reviews made me wonder if they were really worth it.

And, considering I do have a one year old, maybe the extra bulk and protection isn't such a bad thing. :-/
 
^^ None whatsoever other than the cost perhaps. Look at the ZUM case as well...its supposed to be similar but has these little plastic "catches" that grip and hold the SmartCover in place, meaning even if you hold the whole ensemble by the SmartCover itself, it will still stay in place. Supposed to be a bit cheaper also.

What I really like about the Incase Snap/Smartcover combo is that you get an additional position to hold the case angled. I use Noteability for note-taking and really find this position to be the best for taking notes. The native "angled" position from a Smartcover alone is just too much for me to use without bending over to peer at the screen all the time.

Incase Mag Snap "unique" position:
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Normal SmartCover position:
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I use notability religiously as well. I may have to consider this type of case more than I have in the past.
 
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