Will you buy the Apple Smart Case for your iPad Air or Mini? I am undecided wheter to buy or not. I have read that is Made with italian leather, I think it is the same leather as the iPhone 5s Case or the old 69$ leather Smart Cover. What is the quality of that leather?
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They're very nice imo, but if I were buying a new iPad I would go third party because I want orange. I don't get why there is no love for orange with Apple. They had a nice orange nano once. 
I still wish they would make the first iPad case they ever made. That thing was wonderful.
I still wish they would make the first iPad case they ever made. That thing was wonderful.I can't afford a case
My children are clothed though
They are really expansive, but I hope they are thinner and lighter than the thirdy party case.
Not a big fan of the full leather case but I am really going to miss my Leather smart cover so I may want to spring for this eventually.
I can't afford a case
My children are clothed though
Ebay has great alternatives in case you would like a case.I personally have never purchased any name brand case for full price actually the only name brand I have had is otter and they were all gave to me.The case market flows right with the releases and if you do the right searches you can get one for -$15
Not saying you're wrong but aniline leather refers to the dying method used and not the leather itself.
They could be totally different leathers but using the same dye.
Thanks for the information. I'm not very well versed in the types of leather and dyes.
I'm personally hoping they are the same types of leather. The iPhone 5/5s case feels quite nice, and matching the two would make sense.
I just wish they would do some classic colors like the current leather smart covers. I just want to get away from the pastels a little bit and have a Navy blue case or smart cover. I hope a 3rd party vendor makes one.
Curious to know the weight too. Had the leather Smart Cover with back protector on my iPad 3 and it was really heavy.
According to the AnandTech review, the Smart Case for the iPad Air does not seem to have the same durability issues as its little iPhone 5S brother.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7460/apple-ipad-air-review
This could be the reason for me to buy one... Otherwise I will go for the Smart Cover.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7460/apple-ipad-air-review
This could be the reason for me to buy one... Otherwise I will go for the Smart Cover.
Hey guys,
Could those of you who have the new Smart Case for the iPad Air let us know how the quality of that product is? Is it more or less the same as the leather case for the iPhone 5S.
I really hope that the red case won't get those nasty dark spots on it as the iPhone case.
Could those of you who have the new Smart Case for the iPad Air let us know how the quality of that product is? Is it more or less the same as the leather case for the iPhone 5S.
I really hope that the red case won't get those nasty dark spots on it as the iPhone case.
It feels like a really good quality case. It feels very soft in the hand and I really like it. My only concern is the durability. As its a product that has really only been available for 24 hours, we won't really know much about its longevity for a week or two
Thanks for your post, pal!
If anyone haa something interesting to tell concerning the longivity of the case or to share his/her thoughts, do it please. I think I am not the only one willing to know more about the new case.
I don't like the case, and previously posted these comments (in the wrong forum)
Two issues:
1) Doesn't close flat, air gaps at the hinge and tip of cover. These may work themselves out over time but it feels like a box a bit too large for the thin Air. I hoped it would feel more like a thin glove as does the new leather case for the iPhone 5S.
2) The cover doesn't fold out of the way as easily or inconspicuously as the Smart Cover for prior generations.
I have the Apple Smartcase. I like it but I'm not happy about the fact the the cover doesn't seem to be held magnetically on the back of the iPad when I flip it to use it.
I'm going to go back to Apple and see if this is a quality control or design issue.
My old iPad2 cover stuck to the back great. This one does not.
I'm going to go back to Apple and see if this is a quality control or design issue.
My old iPad2 cover stuck to the back great. This one does not.
I picked up the yellow case (it's green on the inside, and a more greenish yellow than the PU covers or the iPhone case) - really nice quality and quite light. The only change I would make is to have the cover magnetise to the back, so it doesn't flap about - but it makes the iPad really comfortable to hold and offers great protection (after one day).