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MacAlly Bookstand for iPad: Short Review and *PICS*
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Yea, my ANTOnline order just shipped today...not that I have an iPad to put in it anyways, but still!
Shipping Now?
Anyone know where I can order one for immediate delivery?
Does MacAlly even have them in stock?
Anyone know where I can order one for immediate delivery?
Does MacAlly even have them in stock?
el oh freaking el. I am in the same boat. I am not even waiting for the 3G either, I am just saving. Buying later this week (hopefully). Case looks mighty nice though. Looks to be much better than the apple case imo.
I can't imagine it would be possible, they are plastic and the only part of the iPad they touch is aluminum... I wouldn't think they would be able to make a mark on it.
As I mentioned in a previous post, ive been taking the iPad out of the case a couple of times a day, and I've not noticed anything on the corners. While I thinking anything is possible, marking up the corners is highly improbable.
Thanks so much for all the feedback so far.
I have a question though. If you hold the case with the iPad in it upside down (w/ the 2 sides open of course), is there a chance of the iPad falling out of its snap?
Just for my own interest and yours, I took the case with iPad, held it about 2 ft above the floor.
I shook the hell out of it. There wasn't even a slight movement of the iPad.
As I said about the corners and other stuff, YMMV. However, that being said, there's zero movement or play on the corners once the iPad is snapped into my case.
Someone recently posted a video review on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJwdz5x4Cco&feature=youtube_gdata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJwdz5x4Cco&feature=youtube_gdata
I got mine yesterday. I don't think I'm going to keep it. May go with the stealth armor instead until I find a case I really want.
So if anyone wants a brand new unused case and wants to meet me in NYC (either Wall Street or Hoboken NJ), I'll sell it for $35 cash.
So if anyone wants a brand new unused case and wants to meet me in NYC (either Wall Street or Hoboken NJ), I'll sell it for $35 cash.
You can buy mine since I don't like it
Do you mind sharing with us your opinions and experience with the Macally Bookstand? What don't you like? Since this is a review thread, it'll be helpful to have diverse opinions I think.
Just an update for those that ordered through OnSale. I placed my order with them around 11am yesterday, it is now showing as "shipped". Im not sure if I got my order in before they sold out, they got another shipment or are really back ordered.
Does anyone with this case know if it will fit in the dock with the case on? I know it is easy to remove the case but if it fit the dock with it on, even better!
Dave
Does anyone with this case know if it will fit in the dock with the case on? I know it is easy to remove the case but if it fit the dock with it on, even better!
Dave
I received mine from MacMall. I've got mixed feelings. Compared to the Apple case:
Pro:
- Nicer feel. No rough edges
- Exposes more of the iPad
- Looks better
- Doesn't pick up grease and gunk
- Lighter in weight
- Easier to remove
- Speakers open
Con:
- Flap gets in the way. Over time, I expect the flap to be required to keep the front of the case flat on the screen. The Apple case has a stiffer, heavier front cover as well as a slightly stiff spine that sort of forces it in place. It's hard to explain but the Apple case has a kind of snap due to the weight and spine that the Macally lacks.
- The spine is floppy, not stiff at all. This means it moves around when the case is open and locked in the incline position.
- The misfitting mentioned earlier of the front cover. Be warned if you are the exceptionally picky type. It bothers me and I'm only mildly picky compared to some others.
- Flap is hard to get in and out of sleeve but I expect this to get easier over time.
It ends up being a pretty straightforward choice of functionality vs. look and feel. Apple is more functional in every way except for the covered speakers. But the Apple case makes me think I'm holding something cheap and the Macally better preserves the hand feel of a naked iPad. (that sounded dirty)
Pro:
- Nicer feel. No rough edges
- Exposes more of the iPad
- Looks better
- Doesn't pick up grease and gunk
- Lighter in weight
- Easier to remove
- Speakers open
Con:
- Flap gets in the way. Over time, I expect the flap to be required to keep the front of the case flat on the screen. The Apple case has a stiffer, heavier front cover as well as a slightly stiff spine that sort of forces it in place. It's hard to explain but the Apple case has a kind of snap due to the weight and spine that the Macally lacks.
- The spine is floppy, not stiff at all. This means it moves around when the case is open and locked in the incline position.
- The misfitting mentioned earlier of the front cover. Be warned if you are the exceptionally picky type. It bothers me and I'm only mildly picky compared to some others.
- Flap is hard to get in and out of sleeve but I expect this to get easier over time.
It ends up being a pretty straightforward choice of functionality vs. look and feel. Apple is more functional in every way except for the covered speakers. But the Apple case makes me think I'm holding something cheap and the Macally better preserves the hand feel of a naked iPad. (that sounded dirty)
DylanG: can you let me know which is thinner (apple case or macally bookstand case) with the flaps on closed on the screen?
I got the bookstand today. At the campus reseller that I work for at my college. I really like it. I have been using it all day since then and I have to say I like it better than the apple case. And on top of that, I really liked the Apple case. I never found anything wrong with it, but after seeing the Macally case, I fell in love with it. The fact that the grey outside matches the brushed casing, that just appeals to me. Also the fact that when I close the lid, the microfiber cleans the screen all on it's ow. With the Apple case I kept finding that the cover would pick up dirt, and then lay it on the screen. So now having this, I really like it.
The case is a clean fit, and it shows off the beauty of the iPad without catching dirt in all the edges. I like it.
The case is a clean fit, and it shows off the beauty of the iPad without catching dirt in all the edges. I like it.
I got the bookstand today. At the campus reseller that I work for at my college. I really like it. I have been using it all day since then and I have to say I like it better than the apple case. And on top of that, I really liked the Apple case. I never found anything wrong with it, but after seeing the Macally case, I fell in love with it. The fact that the grey outside matches the brushed casing, that just appeals to me. Also the fact that when I close the lid, the microfiber cleans the screen all on it's ow. With the Apple case I kept finding that the cover would pick up dirt, and then lay it on the screen. So now having this, I really like it.
The case is a clean fit, and it shows off the beauty of the iPad without catching dirt in all the edges. I like it.
can you comment on the thickness between the apple case and the macally bookstand?
I just got mine today from provantage. Ordered it Monday and it got here this afternoon. So far I'm really liking it, and think i made a really good decision.
Some thoughts:
My case has no issue of it not covering the entire iPad when it's closed. Mine comes all the way and fits perfectly. I'm not sure why other people had problems, but maybe there were some that weren't manufactured properly.
One question I had was how securely the iPad would fit into it, but so far it seems to fit very securely and I haven't felt at all that it would fall out. It just clicks into the four corners.
It also feels pretty solid when you use it to prop the ipad at an angle, and in fact I'm typing on it right now and it's great. Having the iPad at an angle with the case definitely makes typing easier.
I also love the fabric the case is made of, it feels very high end.
I would highly recommend this case!
Some thoughts:
My case has no issue of it not covering the entire iPad when it's closed. Mine comes all the way and fits perfectly. I'm not sure why other people had problems, but maybe there were some that weren't manufactured properly.
One question I had was how securely the iPad would fit into it, but so far it seems to fit very securely and I haven't felt at all that it would fall out. It just clicks into the four corners.
It also feels pretty solid when you use it to prop the ipad at an angle, and in fact I'm typing on it right now and it's great. Having the iPad at an angle with the case definitely makes typing easier.
I also love the fabric the case is made of, it feels very high end.
I would highly recommend this case!
