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Joy smart suit 3

laurenr said:
Just be careful if you order from Amazon. The SmartSuit has been completely redesigned for the iPad 3. Look a few pages back at my pics, where another member noticed the huge difference in the rear shell. It offers way more protection than their previous version. Many vendors on ebay and amazon, seem to be passing off old cases as compatible with iPad 2 and 3 because they are similar in size. However, the true dimensions do differ, as does the magnet polarity. With that being said, if the Amazon seller can guarantee it is indeed the NEW design, then you could go for it.:)
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I ordered mine from Amazon. Fits my new ipad perfectly. don't have the smartsuit2 so i can't compare but the fit for me is good and the magnets work well. I ordered from Amazon, not J&R or Antonline.
 
raptor2679 said:
I ordered mine from Amazon. Fits my new ipad perfectly. don't have the smartsuit2 so i can't compare but the fit for me is good and the magnets work well. I ordered from Amazon, not J&R or Antonline.
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What color did you get? I was looking for a black one from amazon because I have $20 in promo dollars and they are out of stock...I do see bronze ones direct from amazon though. Also did you order when it was out of stock at the time?
 
Did any males actually buy and keep the bronze? I'm having second thoughts because of evryne saying its really feminine looking. I personally think it looks awesome in the pics.
 
dieburnbot said:
Did any males actually buy and keep the bronze? I'm having second thoughts because of evryne saying its really feminine looking. I personally think it looks awesome in the pics.
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It is glittery in person compared to the pics
 
RTbar said:
It is glittery in person compared to the pics
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Now I am a bit worrying. Ever since I bought the iPad with 4G LTE, I bring it with me everywhere, e.g. commuting, at work, and traveling. I will have to see when it arrived. Shamed that the local Apple Store doesn't stock a bunch of 3rd party cases. I'm in the 30s and working in IT. :p
 
CaleM3 said:
What color did you get? I was looking for a black one from amazon because I have $20 in promo dollars and they are out of stock...I do see bronze ones direct from amazon though. Also did you order when it was out of stock at the time?
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I got the black one. They say out of stock (I ordered mine when it said out of stock) but they shipped it 3 days after I ordered it.
 
I got my black model from Amazon (via ANTOnline.com), and just received it yesterday. I'm really, really happy with this case!

It had a slight smell similar to a new pair of tennis shoes or something, but I stopped noticing it after only a few hours out of the packaging.

I recall there were some questions about which exact version ANTOnline was shipping. I can confirm that the one I received offered the more extensive protection around the bottom of the iPad, as seen in these pictures. This is NOT like the bottom that is shown in the product images on its Amazon page.
 
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Joy factory told me the joyful wish cases will ship on either Friday or Monday.

I changed my order from soft gray to black since I felt the soft gray might be a bit effeminate in combination with a white iPad.
 
batman75 said:
Joy factory told me the joyful wish cases will ship on either Friday or Monday.

I changed my order from soft gray to black since I felt the soft gray might be a bit effeminate in combination with a white iPad.
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Did they tell you something about the ship date of the Connect-the-Dots cases?
 
Thomasss95 said:
Did they tell you something about the ship date of the Connect-the-Dots cases?
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No they just emailed me that my case color change request had been made, and that my case will ship on Friday.

Further the case did ship today just as they said.
 
batman75 said:
No they just emailed me that my case color change request had been made, and that my case will ship on Friday.

Further the case did ship today just as they said.
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Please post pics of your case when you receive it. I am so curious about this new design.
 
laurenr said:
Please post pics of your case when you receive it. I am so curious about this new design.
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I'm traveling from tomorrow night, so won't be able to open my case till Thursday. I'm sure someone will post before then, but if not, then I will.
 
Thomasss95 said:
Looks great, love the bronze on those pictures.
Is the colour on the pictures the same as in real life?

The glue on the last picture would bother me.
I would ask for a new case, if I were you...
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It is a little shinny. I tried one of the color picker iPhone apps and the color ranges were everywhere. Something like RGB: (103, 92, 82) to (159, 146, 128) http://www.colorpicker.com/

I'll have to see after I came back from the trip.
 
Does anyone have their Connect-the-Dots or Joyful Wish case yet?

What is the exact ship date for the Connect-the-Dots?
I am waiting on the Vintage Khaki Connect-the-Dots (in Europe, so it will take some time to get it...).
 
Connect the Dots case

I spoke to someone at the Joy Factory yesterday on the phone. The guy told me that as of yesterday, those cases were scheduled to ship later this week (via FedEx). They're in California, I'm in Virginia, so maybe I'll get it next week.

LT
 
I received the joyful wish case yesterday. It is well made. I like the back magnets.

3 problems:
1) Outer material feels like cheap low quality vinyl. It doesn't feel like leather at all. It is also slippery like cheap vinyl/PVC. And hard as opposed to supple to the touch.
2) back cover doesn't fold flat
3) the stitching on the front in practice looks a bit girly.

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Some more pictures. Back cover doesn't fold flat. Not a big problem though. The slippery vinyl is a bigger problem.

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The case looks good, I think!

It's a shame the material feels a bit cheap...
Does the outer material quality bother you much?
Do you regret buying the case because of it?
 
Thomasss95 said:
The case looks good, I think!

It's a shame the material feels a bit cheap...
Does the outer material quality bother you much?
Do you regret buying the case because of it?
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The case does look good, though a little girly. If you click on the first pic I posted, so it goes to full size, you will see that the embroidery is a bit much.

The material quality is the big issue though. I don't want the case to feel padded, but I do expect the material to have a natural suppleness and grip to it. My old Melkco slimme case feels much better and is also thinner. The only problem with that case was the magnets didn't work properly (iPad 2 compatible magnets, no back magnet).

I do regret buying it and unfortunately I left the packaging out this morning and my cleaning lady has thrown it away!
 
batman75 said:
The case does look good, though a little girly. If you click on the first pic I posted, so it goes to full size, you will see that the embroidery is a bit much.

The material quality is the big issue though. I don't want the case to feel padded, but I do expect the material to have a natural suppleness and grip to it. My old Melkco slimme case feels much better and is also thinner. The only problem with that case was the magnets didn't work properly (iPad 2 compatible magnets, no back magnet).

I do regret buying it and unfortunately I left the packaging out this morning and my cleaning lady has thrown it away!
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Thanks for your reaction!

I pre-ordered the Khaki Connect-the-Dots, I assume it's made of the same material...
Now I am considering to cancel it.

Does anyone who has the SmartSuit3 has the complain about the material feeling cheap?
 
Thomasss95 said:
Thanks for your reaction!

I pre-ordered the Khaki Connect-the-Dots, I assume it's made of the same material...
Now I am considering to cancel it.

Does anyone who has the SmartSuit3 has the complain about the material feeling cheap?
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I have the black JF case. The material is textured, and has a "grippy" feel to it. After almost a month of use, I really still love it. I do believe on their website, that they specifically mention the cases are not leather. I find mine practical, comfortable to hold, and very easy to keep clean.
 
laurenr said:
I have the black JF case. The material is textured, and has a "grippy" feel to it. After almost a month of use, I really still love it. I do believe on their website, that they specifically mention the cases are not leather. I find mine practical, comfortable to hold, and very easy to keep clean.
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Thanks for the reaction!
I know it isn't (real) leather, but I don't want it to feel very cheap...
Now I can't decide between the Bronze SmartSuit3 and the Khaki Connect-the-Dots.
 
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