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Macally Bookstand 2 case
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Each to their own, it's good of you to post that info.
Maybe it's different in person, but I just can't get past the resemblence to these wire storage cubes, particularly the corner connectors:
Which is unfortunate, because I do like the ipad1 version of this case.
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Each to their own, it's good of you to post that info.
Maybe it's different in person, but I just can't get past the resemblence to these wire storage cubes, particularly the corner connectors:
Which is unfortunate, because I do like the ipad1 version of this case.
X2... looks great closed... open, disgusting! I wish they went with the Apple iPad first gen. style way to hold the pad in.
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I bought some magnetic tape for just this purpose and will report back with my results.
The sleep sensor is right here (red circle) on the right side a 1/4 or so the way down the right side of the iPad 2. Should be super easy to use magnetic tape or take a stealthy approach and do a little cut and sew to get a small magnet hidden in your case/cover of choice.
Bumping this. Wondering if anybody else has gotten this and what they think. Strongly considering this.
Just got mine in the mail today, I love it. Its thin and its fits perfectly and keeps my ipad2 nice and low key. The edges of the case have magnets to keep it closed.
I just placed an order.
It looks like the best case out there for me.
It's thin and resembles a smart cover, which I like but think is overpriced and provides no protection for the back side. I also used the groupon to get it for $14. Can't wait to get. Thanks for the thread op.
It looks like the best case out there for me.
It's thin and resembles a smart cover, which I like but think is overpriced and provides no protection for the back side. I also used the groupon to get it for $14. Can't wait to get. Thanks for the thread op.
Like another poster mentioned, using the case as a stand to watch videos or such does not work properly. The iPad falls over onto its back. I talked to MacAlly about it and they suggested that perhaps something was wrong with my particular unit. Looking at it, I tend to doubt it. I think that it is a fundamental design flaw. There is no groove or slot for the edge of the front cover that forms the prop for the iPad so the cover simply unfolds and the iPad falls over.
I think that they are going to send me a replacement, but I am not very optimistic about the result. Meanwhile, I've ordered the STM Skinny case, which seems similar but uses a flap to lock the stand in place and also provides the sleep/wake functionality.
I think that they are going to send me a replacement, but I am not very optimistic about the result. Meanwhile, I've ordered the STM Skinny case, which seems similar but uses a flap to lock the stand in place and also provides the sleep/wake functionality.
Would you mind sharing how you got the coupon? I downloaded the groupon app and didn't see this in there. Thanks!
Yeah,it's almost impossible to use as a stand,but the looks alone makes it a keeper for me. I just went to walmart and bought some adhesive magnetic tape strips.