iPad iPad Air Case Roundup

[faxao]

Love these. Backed.

Me too....

 

[RichyB]

Think I'm going to go for a Logitech keyboard folio. Currently use a cheap case from amazon that doesn't stand up properly. The supplied screen protector is quite good.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Gone with this for my mini.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009VK276K/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[asleep]

My Devicewear Ridge had a slight odor when I first opened the package, but it stopped after a day. Not a big deal. I've really been enjoying it. Someone else asked about the durability of the typing position. The Metagamers review mentions that previous versions of the Ridge have proven quite durable; but, really, no one has had this version long enough to know about durability issues.

Yeah, mine took a few days to offgas the stinky stuff. No biggie.

Regarding Devicewear Ridge...

DW reported to me that only ~300 units of their lastest batch passed their QC testing -- apparently many did not sufficiently reach across to cover the screen.

DW held back the defective units and are awaiting another batch. I did not ask, as my case was part of the good 300 units, but my impression was it wasn't going to be too long.

For my money, it's worth the wait.

 

[Mr.C]

Gone with this for my mini.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009VK276K/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hope you applied the 15% discount.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I got a defective moko case from amazon I believe. The Smart Cover function I nit working but I feel the magnets pulling.
MoKo Apple iPad Air Case - Slim Folding Case for Apple iPad 5 Air (5th Gen) Tablet, BLACK (With Smart Cover Auto Wake / Sleep)
http://amzn.com/B00CK9DAJC
They said they are going to send a replacement. The iPad air has the Smart Cover function on permanently as in no option to turn it on or off. Right?

 

[AVBeatMan]

I hope you applied the 15% discount.

Yep! Makes it even better!

 

[RolandNights]

Ordered the new Trent Airbender 2.0 clamshell keyboard case.

Not pictured in the link provided is that you're able to detach the stand and use it with the back shell separate from the keyboard.

 

[gotluck]

Ordered nuguard kx haven't really seen anyone talking about it. Looks like great drop protection. Like a souped up tpu case.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/IPD5KXDK/

 

[ZipZap]

Ordered nuguard kx haven't really seen anyone talking about it. Looks like great drop protection. Like a souped up tpu case.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/IPD5KXDK/

Wont work if you have a glass screen protector and perhaps others.

 

[Giuly]

Kavaj has announced a second case, the Hamburg.

As with the other one, 15% off on the preorder with the code HZB4F8X6.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Kavaj has announced a second case, the Hamburg.

As with the other one, 15% off on the preorder with the code HZB4F8X6.

I've already ordered that one. I like the viewing angles on it.

 

[tandeh]

I backed this kickstarter looks interesting, its available for the air (even biz leather, as stated in the description and comments), might get a cheap case to tide me by till April,, whats everyones opinions and are there any cheaper similar alternatives? (i've got till 26 Dec cancel):

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...h-magnets-for-unlimited-ang?play=1&ref=search

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj2azeftnTg&noredirect=1

 

[darknyt]

So additional questions for anyone on the KavaJ Berlin/Hamburg:

Do these cases allow you to open the cover all the way so that it wraps around to lay flat back on itself? Or does it have too much resistance to fully open and lay flat?

Still torn between Berlin and Hamburg - want the slimness of the Berlin, but like the viewing angles of the Hamburg. There was a comment on the size dimensions from KavaJ on amazon, but they are clearly wrong.

Since the Hamburg has that extra flap, I wonder if that means it would operate different trying to open it all the way.

 

[gotluck]

Wont work if you have a glass screen protector and perhaps others.

Thanks for the heads up but that's okay by me.

 

[mike1111]

I backed this kickstarter looks interesting, its available for the air (even biz leather, as stated in the description and comments), might get a cheap case to tide me by till April,, whats everyones opinions and are there any cheaper similar alternatives? (i've got till 26 Dec cancel):

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...h-magnets-for-unlimited-ang?play=1&ref=search


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj2azeftnTg&noredirect=1

Looks nice, but April is kind of far in the future (and kickstarter delivery dates tend to slip, especially if the product gets too popular; also they don't seem to have any experience with mass manufacturing in China). By then we might even have an iPad Pro
Also I couldn't find any information about the weight. If it's like 300g or more with all the magnets then it's just too heavy for me.

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So additional questions for anyone on the KavaJ Berlin/Hamburg:

Do these cases allow you to open the cover all the way so that it wraps around to lay flat back on itself? Or does it have too much resistance to fully open and lay flat?

Still torn between Berlin and Hamburg - want the slimness of the Berlin, but like the viewing angles of the Hamburg. There was a comment on the size dimensions from KavaJ on amazon, but they are clearly wrong.

Since the Hamburg has that extra flap, I wonder if that means it would operate different trying to open it all the way.

Hamburg: You can wrap it around either way to lay flat. Just folding it back like a Smart Cover/Case or laying flat instead of at an angle (so it's flat and then angle 1, 2, 3). The viewing angles are great, as long as you don't tilt the whole thing too far back they are very stable (based on the iPad 4 case).

Hamburg (iPad 4) is a little bit thicker and heavier (maybe 1-2mm in some but not all places; still below 180g), but if you think you can get any use out of the additional viewing angles then it's totally worth it.

Some people don't like the flap on the back (for the other two viewing angles), the seems on the sides, that it partially covers the bezel, that it doesn't have a hard back cover or that it's made out of real leather.

 

[tandeh]

Looks nice, but April is kind of far in the future (and kickstarter delivery dates tend to slip, especially if the product gets too popular; also they don't seem to have any experience with mass manufacturing in China). By then we might even have an iPad Pro
Also I couldn't find any information about the weight. If it's like 300g or more with all the magnets then it's just too heavy for me.

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Hamburg: You can wrap it around either way to lay flat. Just folding it back like a Smart Cover/Case or laying flat instead of at an angle (so it's flat and then angle 1, 2, 3). The viewing angles are great, as long as you don't tilt the whole thing too far back they are very stable (based on the iPad 4 case).

Hamburg (iPad 4) is a little bit thicker and heavier (maybe 1-2mm in some but not all places; still below 180g), but if you think you can get any use out of the additional viewing angles then it's totally worth it.

Some people don't like the flap on the back (for the other two viewing angles), the seems on the sides, that it partially covers the bezel, that it doesn't have a hard back cover or that it's made out of real leather.

Good observation, i am thinking of the lioncase as it may be lighter than others, a forum member has one ordered and will review once he gets it, so may cancel this as 5 months maybe very heavy, i have asked for weight when on Ipad air, but if it is too heavy i may give it a miss

 

[ntnwwnet]

Wow, really well done. Thanks!

Here are some iPad Air cases I found.

Apple's Smart Cases and Covers

Logitech Ultraslim Keyboard Folio

Miniot Wooden Smart Cover

Kavaj Hamburg (also 15% off with the code HZB4F8X6)

ZAGGkeys Backlit Keyboard Cover

Devicewear The Ridge

Incipio Watson with removable hard shell

Thule Slim Gauntlet

Logitech Folio

Belkin FreeStyle Folio

Belkin QODE Ultimate Keyboard and Case

Poetic KeyBook

Belkin FormFit Case

Logitech Fabric Keyboard Folio

Kavaj Berlin (15% off with the code HZB4F8X6)

Kensington Executive Folio with and without Backlit Keyboard

Speck StyleFolio

Hard shells:
Poetic ThinShell

Belkin Shield Sheer Matte

Screen Protectors:
TechArmor Anti-Glare and HD Crystal

ArmorSuit MilitaryShield (also as a full-body kit)

INVELLOP Tempered Glass screen protector

Spigen Ultra Crystal and Ultra Optics (anti-fingerprint)

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[darknyt]

Wow, really well done. Thanks!

Here are some iPad Air cases I found.

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You mean that you copied from the front page?

 

[Giuly]

Wow, really well done. Thanks!

Here are some iPad Air cases I found.

 

[ntnwwnet]

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How do I fix the quote?

 

[Giuly]

It's way too long to quote anyways.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Here is a good case that I reviewed. I got all 8 colors to review and they are good. The one review is my review with a video:
TKOOFN Hybrid Colors Combo Cases 2 in 1 Dual Defender Snap-on Back Case & Kickstand for Apple iPad Air(5th Generation), Black - PT4200
http://amzn.com/B00GBPZKY4

 

[steffi]

Any protective backs that people like?

Is there any consensus on a protective back yet? Emphasis on lightness with no adhesive.

 

[pittpanthersfan]

Just ordered the Berlin on Amazon. Thanks for the promo code!